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BJP to Organize Nationwide Protest on October 26 Against Kharge's Remark

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced nationwide protests on Monday, October 26, 2026, targeting Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge following his controversial remarks referencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father during a public address in Patna.

Nilakshi Barman | | 2 min read

BJP to Organize Nationwide Protest on October 26 Against Kharge's Remark
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In Brief

  1. During a public event in Patna on Sunday, October 25, 2026, an audience member interjected during Kharge's speech, prompting the Congress chief to respond with "Modi ka baap bhi jayega".
  2. The BJP declared protests across all its state headquarters on October 26, 2026, demanding an unconditional apology from Kharge and the Congress leadership.
  3. Senior BJP ministers—including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and J.P. Nadda—condemned the comment as a degradation of political discourse, while an FIR/police complaint was filed against Kharge in Patna.

Controversy Arises from Patna Public Event

The political confrontation unfolded on Sunday, October 25, 2026, during an event in Patna, Bihar, commemorating the 139th birth anniversary of Dr. Shri Krishna Singh, the state's first chief minister.

While Mallikarjun Kharge was addressing the audience on government policies and the RSS, an interjection from a spectator regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi prompted Kharge's response: "Modi ka baap bhi jayega". The exchange triggered immediate uproar among political observers and online platforms.

BJP Leadership Response and Protests

Describing the remarks as "insulting, indecent, and offensive," the BJP's central leadership mobilized nationwide demonstrations for Monday, October 26, 2026, across various state party headquarters and public squares.

Key figures within the ruling party voiced strong objections:

  1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress leadership of engaging in a "politics of slander" after suffering repeated electoral setbacks.
  2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that dragging a leader's late father into political speeches violates personal boundaries and damages the dignity of Indian democratic discourse.
  3. Union Minister J.P. Nadda called the comment unforgivable and asserted that political differences should remain focused on policy rather than personal attacks.

In response to the controversy, a police complaint was formally submitted against Kharge in Patna by local party members, demanding a public apology. Meanwhile, Congress representatives maintained that the comment was taken out of context following audience heckling.


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