Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is facing legal and political heat following his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken an aggressive stance, approaching the Election Commission (EC) to file a formal complaint. In New Delhi, the party termed Kharge's statement as a dangerous attack on democratic institutions and a clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
BJP Approaches Election Commission; Kiren Rijiju Reacts
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shared details of the complaint on the social media platform X. " Rijiju wrote, "This isn't just derogatory but a dangerous attack on democratic institutions. It's a clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
The Controversial Statement in Chennai
The controversy erupted following Mallikarjun Kharge's speech in Chennai. Questioning the association between AIADMK and the BJP, Kharge had said, "How can these people (AIADMK) associate with Modi? He's a terrorist, while he doesn't believe in equality. His party doesn't believe in equality and justice. " This statement triggered immediate backlash from the ruling party, which viewed it as an insult to the office of the Prime Minister.
Piyush Goyal Demands Apology from Rahul Gandhi and MK Stalin
Union Minister and Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal expressed deep resentment over the remarks. " Goyal further demanded that Rahul Gandhi and MK Stalin apologize for this grave insult to the Prime Minister and the citizens of India. He added that the statement has insulted 140 crore Indians, including 8 crore Tamil brothers and sisters.
Mallikarjun Kharge Issues Clarification Amid Row
As the controversy intensified, Mallikarjun Kharge issued a clarification regarding his remarks. He explained that his comments were made in the context of political intimidation. Kharge said, "Because the BJP government is scaring political parties and especially candidates. They're using and misusing institutions like the CBI, ED, and Income Tax Department, while " He clarified that he never meant PM Modi is a terrorist but intended to highlight how the government uses these agencies to intimidate people.