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Police Detain 200 BJP Leaders Over Kharge Remarks

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 4:21 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” about Narendra Modi’s father in Patna on Oct 25, 2026.
BJP organized coordinated protests across several states demanding an apology from Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah condemned Kharge’s remarks as indecent, insulting and a breach of decorum.
Delhi police detained about 200 BJP leaders and workers attempting to march toward Kharge’s residence.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 parliamentary insult episode echoes a pattern of partisan confrontations that stretches back decades. Congress stalwart Santosh Mohan Dev, first elected in 1980, served seven Lok Sabha terms from Assam, while the Kumaramangalam family moved from communist activism (Mohan Kumaramangalam, Advocate-General 1966-67) to BJP ministerial roles, illustrating enduring cross-party rivalries.

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Story summary

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” about Narendra Modi’s father in Patna on Oct 25, 2026.
BJP organized coordinated protests across several states demanding an apology from Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah condemned Kharge’s remarks as indecent, insulting and a breach of decorum.
Delhi police detained about 200 BJP leaders and workers attempting to march toward Kharge’s residence.

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