SP and BSP express objection to Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks; his son Priyank comes to his defense, while the BJP demands an apology.

SP and BSP express objection to Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks; his son Priyank comes to his defense, while the BJP demands an apology.

A statement by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Patna has stirred a political storm. The controversy surrounding his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father shows no signs of subsiding. The incident occurred while the Congress President was speaking at an event held to mark the birth anniversary of Sri Krishna Singh. His inappropriate comments regarding PM Modi’s father have also caused discomfort among other opposition parties.