Kharge's remark on PM Modi draws BJP demand for apology
What happened
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi has drawn criticism. According to News18 Kannada, the remark was described as controversial, and the headlines quote it as saying 'even Modi's father will go.'
When it started
Coverage from Sanjevani, Kannada Prabha and News18 Kannada is dated October 26, 2026. The exact date and setting of the original remark are not stated in the sources provided.
How it spread
According to Sanjevani, BJP leader Bhagwant Khuba said Kharge should apologise to Modi. According to Kannada Prabha, Priyank Kharge, a minister and Kharge's son, defended his father's remark and accused the BJP of double standards.
Why it matters
The sources do not give a full account of the context behind the remark. The reported wording and its meaning are disputed between the two sides, so the exact intent is not established by the reports provided.