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BJP Protests Nationwide Over Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s Remark on PM Modi’s Father
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Core Event
On October 25, 2026, at a birth-anniversary event in Patna, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge replied to a heckler’s “Modi nahi jayega” with “Modi ka baap bhi jayega.” The BJP called the comment “indecent and offensive.”
The next day, October 26, 2026, the BJP organised protests at state party headquarters across India. In Bengaluru police detained BJP leaders R Ashoka and C.N. Ashwath Narayan, who were later released. Similar demonstrations occurred in Bihar, Jammu, Delhi, Lucknow and other districts, with effigies of Kharge burned and slogans demanding an apology.
Background & Context
Kharge’s retort was aimed at a heckler who claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi would “not go anywhere.” The BJP framed the phrase as a personal attack on Modi’s late father, contrasting it with earlier remarks by Congress leaders about Modi’s mother or calling him a “merchant of death.”
Timeline
- Oct 25, 2026 – Kharge’s remark in Patna.
- Oct 26, 2026 – BJP launches coordinated protests; detentions in Bengaluru.
- Aug 8, 2026 – “Shuddhikaran” ritual in Uttarakhand cited by BJP as a counter-issue.
- Nov 1, 2026 – Planned Congress rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan.
Data & Statistics
- Detained BJP figures in Bengaluru: R Ashoka, C.N. Ashwath Narayan (released).
- Protests reported in at least six states: Karnataka, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and additional districts of Jammu.
- Effigies of Kharge burned in Patna; posters destroyed in Jammu.
Official Statements & Responses
- H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Industries, called the comment a violation of political decorum.
- Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, labelled the statement “indecent” and said Congress repeatedly crosses propriety limits.
- Pawan Khera, Congress publicity chief, argued “Modi ka baap” refers to the RSS as Modi’s ideological father, not a biological one.
- Husain Dalwai, Congress leader, said Kharge’s criticism reflects concerns about the government’s record.
Criticism & Opposition
- Nitin Nabin, BJP national president, called the incident evidence of a “bankrupt mindset” in Congress, citing a pattern of personal attacks.
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister, said the comment underscores Congress’s declining credibility.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Kharge has spoken lightly of the Prime Minister.” — B.Y. Vijayendra, BJP state president
- “This is not merely an insult to an individual or a family; it is an assault on the dignity of Indian politics itself,” — Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Kharge’s intended meaning. The BJP treats the phrase as a direct insult to Modi’s late father, while Congress officials claim it targets the RSS as an “ideological father.” Kharge has not issued a clarification.
What’s Next
Congress will hold a rally on Nov 1 at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, framing it as a response to alleged electoral irregularities and the controversy over Kharge’s remarks. The BJP says its protests will continue in major hubs until an apology is received.