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Kharge's remark about Modi's father sparks political row in India
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge made a remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father at an event in Patna, Bihar, on Sunday.
He was responding to an audience member who said Modi would not leave office, during a programme marking the birth anniversary of Bihar's first chief minister.
The comment triggered a political row, with BJP leaders accusing Kharge of using offensive language.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the remark deeply inappropriate and said it undermined the dignity of public life.
The BJP announced protests across India to condemn Kharge's words, and its Patna unit held a protest march.
The dispute has added to tensions between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, while BJP leaders say the public will judge the Congress over its conduct.
The BJP announced nationwide protests on Monday against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s father.
Kharge made the remark on Sunday at an event in Patna marking the 139th birth anniversary of Bihar’s first chief minister, Shrikrishna Singh.
He spoke after an audience member said Modi would not go anywhere.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the remark “extremely unfortunate” and said it insulted India and the dignity of politics.
Home Minister Amit Shah also criticised Kharge, saying Congress had used abusive language against Modi and his family.
- Who
- The BJP announced protests against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
- What
- The BJP said it would hold nationwide protests over Kharge’s remark about Modi’s father.
- When
- The announcement was reported on Monday, October 26, 2026. Kharge made the remark on Sunday, October 25.
- Where
- Kharge made the remark at an event in Patna, Bihar. The BJP announced protests across the country.
- Why
- The BJP condemned Kharge’s remark, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega,” as offensive.
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Kharge made the remark during an event in Patna marking Shrikrishna Singh’s 139th birth anniversary.
The BJP announced nationwide protests against Kharge’s remark.
Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah criticised Kharge over the remark.
- Protest plan
- Nationwide protests announced by the BJP for Monday
- Remark
- Modi ka baap bhi jayega
- Speaker
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president
- Event location
- Patna, Bihar
- Event occasion
- 139th birth anniversary of Shrikrishna Singh
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What people are saying
Modi ka baap bhi jayega
I believe this is not merely an insult to an individual or a family, but to India itself.
extremely unfortunate
This is not the first time that the Congress party has used abusive language against Modi ji or his family.
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कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष मल्लिकार्जुन खरगे ने आज पटना में मोदी जी के पिताजी के बारे में अभद्र टिप्पणी कर सारी मर्यादाएँ तार-तार कर दी हैं। यह पहली बार नहीं है, जब कांग्रेस पार्टी ने मोदी जी या उनके परिवार को अपशब्द कहे हों। कभी उनकी पूजनीय माताजी के विषय में अपशब्द कहे, कभी उन्हें 'मौत
#WATCH | A ruckus broke out during Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge's address at the 139th birth anniversary celebration of Dr. Shri Krishna Singh in Patna, Bihar A person present at the event said that PM Modi would not go anywhere, Kharge responded, "Modi ka baap