Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has come under political criticism following his alleged controversial remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father during a speech in Patna. Several senior BJP leaders condemned the statement and demanded an apology from the Congress. A written complaint has also been submitted against Kharge at Patna’s Kotwali police station.

Complaint Filed at Patna Police Station
Krishna Singh Kallu, a member of the BJP’s Bihar state executive committee, submitted a written complaint against Kharge at the Kotwali police station in Patna. The BJP also criticised the Congress president through its official social media account, alleging that the party’s leaders were crossing the boundaries of political decorum. The BJP said political disagreements should not involve personal remarks about family members.

Amit Shah and Nitin Nabin Criticise Kharge
Union Home Minister Amit Shah described Kharge’s alleged remark as inappropriate and accused the Congress of repeatedly making objectionable comments about the Prime Minister and his family. BJP president Nitin Nabin also criticised the statement, saying political opposition should be conducted with dignity and respect. He called on the Congress to take responsibility for the remarks made by its senior leaders.

Samrat Choudhary and Yogi Adityanath Demand an Apology
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the alleged remark about the Prime Minister’s late father was unacceptable and demanded an apology from the Congress. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also condemned the statement and called on the party to apologise publicly and take action against its president.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Questions Congress Leadership
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed displeasure over Kharge’s alleged remarks, saying that a senior political leader should maintain restraint in public speeches. He also questioned the Congress leadership over whether it would hold Kharge accountable for the statement.