BJP Protest News: BJP Announces Nationwide Protests Over Kharge’s Remark on PM Modi’s Late Father

Political tensions have escalated after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge made a controversial remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father during a programme in Patna, Bihar. The statement has triggered a strong reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has announced nationwide protests against the Congress chief. The BJP plans to hold demonstrations at state headquarters across the country, while party leaders in Patna are expected to burn an effigy near the Income Tax Golambar. Senior BJP leaders, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president Nitin Nabin, have condemned Kharge’s remark, describing it as inappropriate and disrespectful. Chief ministers from several states have also criticised the Congress president. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary termed the statement unfortunate, while Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav demanded an apology and criticised the Congress leadership. The controversy erupted when Kharge was addressing issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the role of the Election Commission during an event marking the birth anniversary of Bihar’s first chief minister, Shri Krishna Singh, in Patna. Amid a commotion at the venue, a remark about Prime Minister Modi not leaving power was reportedly followed by Kharge’s controversial response. The exchange quickly became a political flashpoint, with the BJP accusing the Congress of showing disrespect towards the Prime Minister’s family. BJP leaders have demanded an apology from Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, intensifying the confrontation between the two parties. The controversy comes amid an ongoing political dispute over SIR and opposition criticism of the Chief Election Commissioner. With nationwide demonstrations announced, the issue is expected to fuel further political exchanges between the BJP and Congress.