CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his controversial remarks concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father, intensifying the political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. The controversy erupted following Kharge’s speech at an event in Patna, Bihar, on October 25, 2026.
The event was organised to mark the 139th birth anniversary of Shri Krishna Singh, Bihar’s first chief minister. While addressing the gathering, Kharge was discussing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and alleged irregularities in the electoral process. During his speech, an audience member reportedly shouted that Prime Minister Modi would not leave office. Kharge responded with a remark referring to the Prime Minister’s father, triggering criticism from BJP leaders.
Reacting to the incident, Sharma accused the Congress leadership of lowering political standards by resorting to personal remarks instead of focusing on policy issues. He said that public representatives should maintain dignity and restraint while participating in political debates. Sharma also asserted that voters express their views through democratic elections.
The BJP has demanded an apology from Kharge and announced protests against his remarks. Several party leaders have described the statement as inappropriate, while the controversy has widened the political divide between the two parties.
The episode has also drawn attention to the importance of responsible language in public discourse. Meanwhile, the Congress and its leaders continue to face questions over the statement as the political debate surrounding electoral reforms and the SIR process continues. The incident is expected to remain a point of contention in the ongoing exchanges between the BJP and Congress leadership.
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