Amit Shah Slams Kharge Over Modi's Father Remark, BJP Launches Nationwide Protests
On Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's late father. The incident has triggered a political conflict between the two parties, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) now announcing nationwide protests and demanding an apology.
The controversy started during a Congress event in Patna, Bihar, where Kharge was speaking about the alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) processes.
What Did Mallikarjun Kharge Say?
During his speech, Kharge noted that the officials who were responsible for electoral irregularities, including the Prime Minister, would eventually face the legal consequences of their actions. When a member of the audience reported that Modi would not leave the office without a rebellion, Kharge responded with, "Modi ka baap bhi jayega," meaning "Even Modi's father will go."
The comment then drew a lot of criticism from the BJP leaders, who accused Kharge of making an offensive personal remark about the prime minister's late father.
Reacting to the incident on X, Amit Shah accused the Congress of repeatedly targeting Modi and his family through personal remarks. He also referred to previous controversies involving comments about the prime minister's mother and his background.
https://x.com/AmitShah/status/2114338298818908594?s=20
Shah stated that the opposition was resorting to personal attacks out of desperation and frustration over constantly losing political support. BJP leaders also argued that disagreements over government policies should not involve references to family members.
BJP Plans Nationwide Protests
The party announced protests across the country on Monday, October 26, speaking up against Kharge's statement and demanding an apology. Party spokespersons and regional leaders noted that demonstrations shall take place in various locations.
The controversy has further intensified the political conflict between the two parties, which have been exchanging remarks over the years over each others’ political conduct.
Kharge's remarks also came amid an already ongoing dispute over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Congress and other opposition parties have been raising concerns about potential deletions of eligible voters' names and alleged irregularities in the process.
The BJP has been rejecting the opposition's political attacks, while the debate over electoral roll revision still continues. The latest controversy has shifted the people’s attention towards the political aspect of the controversy, with BJP leaders focusing on Kharge's choice of words and demanding an apology.
The controversy started during a Congress event in Patna, Bihar, where Kharge was speaking about the alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) processes.
What Did Mallikarjun Kharge Say?
During his speech, Kharge noted that the officials who were responsible for electoral irregularities, including the Prime Minister, would eventually face the legal consequences of their actions. When a member of the audience reported that Modi would not leave the office without a rebellion, Kharge responded with, "Modi ka baap bhi jayega," meaning "Even Modi's father will go."
The comment then drew a lot of criticism from the BJP leaders, who accused Kharge of making an offensive personal remark about the prime minister's late father.
Reacting to the incident on X, Amit Shah accused the Congress of repeatedly targeting Modi and his family through personal remarks. He also referred to previous controversies involving comments about the prime minister's mother and his background.
https://x.com/AmitShah/status/2114338298818908594?s=20
Shah stated that the opposition was resorting to personal attacks out of desperation and frustration over constantly losing political support. BJP leaders also argued that disagreements over government policies should not involve references to family members.
BJP Plans Nationwide Protests
The party announced protests across the country on Monday, October 26, speaking up against Kharge's statement and demanding an apology. Party spokespersons and regional leaders noted that demonstrations shall take place in various locations.
The controversy has further intensified the political conflict between the two parties, which have been exchanging remarks over the years over each others’ political conduct.
Kharge's remarks also came amid an already ongoing dispute over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Congress and other opposition parties have been raising concerns about potential deletions of eligible voters' names and alleged irregularities in the process.
The BJP has been rejecting the opposition's political attacks, while the debate over electoral roll revision still continues. The latest controversy has shifted the people’s attention towards the political aspect of the controversy, with BJP leaders focusing on Kharge's choice of words and demanding an apology.
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