A complaint has been lodged against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Patna over allegedly offensive remarks made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s father. The complaint was filed on Sunday at Kotwali police station by Krishna Kumar, a member of the BJP’s state working committee.
Background of the Incident
The controversy began during a Congress event held at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna, commemorating the birth anniversary of Bihar’s first Chief Minister, Sri Krishna Singh. Kharge was addressing the gathering when the contentious comments were reportedly made.
According to the complaint, Krishna Kumar learned about the remarks through television news broadcasts and found them deeply hurtful. He emphasized that making insulting comments about someone’s family on a public platform is a sensitive matter and stressed the importance of maintaining dignity and mutual respect in public life.
Details of the Complaint and Aftermath
Krishna Kumar has requested the police to investigate by reviewing news reports, video footage, and other available evidence to verify the exact words and their context used by Kharge. He urged that if the investigation finds any legal violation, appropriate action should follow.
The incident unfolded when Kharge was criticizing Prime Minister Modi. During his speech, an individual in the audience interrupted, stating that Modi would not be going anywhere. Kharge responded with the disputed remark, sparking political controversy.
Videos of the event show Congress workers clashing with the man who interrupted the speech, leading to a scuffle. The circumstances surrounding the ensuing disturbance have also attracted attention for further investigation.
The BJP leadership strongly condemned Kharge’s statement. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President Nitin Naveen criticized the remarks. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary demanded an apology from Kharge and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
CM Chaudhary described the comment as unfortunate and accused Congress of harboring a hostile attitude towards the Prime Minister’s family. He stated political differences should not lead to targeting family members of public figures.
This episode has intensified the political clash between BJP and Congress in Bihar. For now, authorities have been urged to investigate the complaint and assess the precise context and potential legal implications of Kharge’s statement.
