CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Minister A.K. Sharma has criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his controversial remark concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father, adding to the growing political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress.
The controversy erupted on October 25, 2026, when Kharge was addressing a programme in Patna, Bihar, organised to mark the 139th birth anniversary of the state’s first chief minister, Shri Krishna Singh. During his speech, Kharge was discussing electoral issues and criticising the BJP-led government and the Election Commission over alleged irregularities in voter lists.
An audience member reportedly interrupted Kharge, saying that Prime Minister Modi would not leave office. In response, the Congress president made a remark referring to the Prime Minister’s father. The statement triggered strong reactions from BJP leaders, who accused Kharge of crossing the boundaries of political decorum.
A.K. Sharma joined other BJP leaders in criticising the Congress president’s statement. The controversy has intensified exchanges between the two political parties, with BJP leaders demanding an apology from Kharge and the Congress leadership.
The Congress, meanwhile, has disputed the BJP’s interpretation of the incident and argued that the exchange occurred in the context of the political confrontation surrounding electoral reforms and alleged irregularities in voter registration.
The controversy has once again brought the issue of language and personal remarks in political discourse into focus. As the BJP and Congress continue to exchange accusations, the incident highlights the increasing role of political rhetoric in debates over electoral processes and democratic
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