The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has approached the Election Commission of India (EC), urging it to initiate penal proceedings against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged remark referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist.”
According to a report , the BJP described the statement as one of the most serious allegations that can be made in public life. The party argued that such remarks undermine the standards of political discourse and violate the Model Code of Conduct enforced during election periods.
In its complaint to the poll panel, the BJP called for “suitable penal action” under applicable laws, stressing that the language used by Kharge was highly objectionable. The party also maintained that such comments not only damage the dignity of democratic debate but could influence the fairness of the electoral process.
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The controversy stems from a recent political event where Kharge’s remarks triggered sharp reactions from the ruling party. BJP leaders condemned the statement as derogatory and demanded accountability, with some also calling for a public apology.
The issue has further intensified the ongoing political confrontation between the BJP and the Congress amid the election season. The BJP has emphasized that strict action by the EC is necessary to ensure adherence to campaign norms and to discourage similar statements in the future.
Meanwhile, Kharge has reportedly clarified his position, stating that his remarks were misinterpreted and denying that he directly labelled the Prime Minister a terrorist. However, the clarification has done little to ease tensions, with the BJP continuing to press for action.
The development highlights the increasingly charged nature of political rhetoric as campaigning intensifies, with both sides engaging in sharp exchanges that are now drawing the attention of regulatory authorities.
