BJP Protests Kharge’s Outburst at Patna Rally Heckler
WHO:
India Today - Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP leaders Nitin Nabin and Sambit Patra, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Union Minister Chirag Paswan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Congress leaders Husain Dalwai, Pawan Khera and Bhupesh Baghel were among those involved in the political dispute.
The Times of India - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Congress had previously abused Modi or his family; the article’s caption described Kharge as calling Modi a “habitual liar.”
WHAT:
NDTV - The BJP announced nationwide demonstrations against Kharge’s remarks at its state party headquarters.
NDTV - The BJP directed state units to hold peaceful protests and said workers and leaders were expected to gather in large numbers.
India Today - During a Patna rally, an audience member said Modi “would not go anywhere.” Kharge replied, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega.”
India Today - The exchange occurred during an event marking the 139th birth anniversary of Dr Shri Krishna Singh. Shah called Kharge’s remark about Modi’s late father “indecent” and said it crossed “all limits of propriety.”
India Today - Kharge questioned Modi’s promise to recover black money within his first 100 days in government, asking, “where is that money?” He also called Modi a habitual liar.
India Today - Kharge accused the RSS of fostering communal activity and said, “as long as the ideology of the RSS persists in this country, there will be no peace.” He also accused RSS-BJP members of holding views on untouchability that ran counter to the Constitution.
India Today - Kharge criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, saying Kumar had entered politics with Socialist Party ideology but had “ended up in the lap of the BJP and the RSS.”
India Today - Kharge cited a Haldwani purification ritual after a Congress rally, saying it showed untouchability persisted decades after Independence. The article said a right-wing group reportedly performed the ritual on a stage near a temple.
India Today - Shah accused Congress of using objectionable language about Modi and his family, citing past references to Modi’s late mother, “merchant of death,” and “chaiwala.” He attributed the party’s conduct to electoral defeats over 12 years.
India Today - Nabin called the remark “indecent and unparliamentary”; Pradhan said it reflected Congress hostility and declining credibility. Patra condemned the remark and criticised Rahul Gandhi’s leadership. Choudhary demanded apologies from Kharge and Gandhi.
India Today - Dalwai defended Kharge’s broader criticism, saying Congress would account for government mistakes, alleged irregularities and foreign-policy errors if it took power in 2029. Khera and Baghel also defended Kharge; Paswan and Yogi Adityanath condemned his remark, with Adityanath demanding an apology.
WHERE:
India Today - The exchange took place in Patna, Bihar. Kharge also referred to a purification ritual in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
WHY:
NDTV - The BJP said the protests were intended to express its resentment and signal that it would not tolerate remarks it considered insulting and offensive.
India Today - The audience member’s interruption prompted Kharge’s response. BJP leaders said the remark was an improper personal attack; Congress defenders said it followed the interruption and reflected criticism of the government.
HOW:
NDTV - The demonstrations were scheduled for Monday; the article did not specify a calendar date.
India Today - Shah, Nabin, Pradhan, Patra, Choudhary, Paswan and Adityanath criticised Kharge through public statements, including posts on X; Congress leaders defended him through public comments.
(UPDATED October 26, 2026 04:09 UTC)
The BJP has called for nationwide demonstrations after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge made a personal remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Patna. An audience member said Modi “would not go anywhere,” and Kharge responded, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega.” The exchange took place at an event marking the birth anniversary of Bihar leader Shri Krishna Singh. The BJP directed state units to hold peaceful protests at party headquarters and said large crowds were expected. Home Minister Amit Shah called the remark indecent and said Congress had repeatedly used offensive language about Modi and his family. Other BJP leaders condemned Kharge and demanded apologies. Kharge also accused Modi of failing to deliver on a promise to recover black money, and criticized the RSS and BJP over communalism and untouchability. Congress leaders defended his broader criticism, saying the party would hold the government accountable for its record.
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(UPDATED October 25, 2026 22:01 UTC)
A sharp political dispute erupted after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge responded to an audience member at a Patna rally by saying, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega,” referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father. The event marked the birth anniversary of Bihar leader Shri Krishna Singh. Home Minister Amit Shah called the remark indecent and said Congress had repeatedly abused Modi and his family. Other BJP leaders, including Nitin Nabin, Dharmendra Pradhan and Sambit Patra, condemned Kharge’s words, while Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Union Minister Chirag Paswan demanded an apology. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also called for one. Kharge’s rally speech questioned Modi’s promise to recover black money and accused the RSS and BJP of fostering communalism and untouchability. Congress leaders defended Kharge, saying he was responding to an interruption and criticizing the government.