Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge drew sharp condemnation from the Bharatiya Janata Party on October 25, 2026, after making a controversial remark about Narendra Modi during an event in Patna, Bihar, prompting counter-accusations and scuffles among attendees.
Kharge Provokes Uproar With Remarks In Patna
A public gathering in Patna commemorating the 139th birth anniversary of former Bihar Chief Minister Dr. Shri Krishna Singh erupted into shouting and physical clashes on October 25, 2026. Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge was addressing party workers and discussing local electoral concerns when an attendee in the audience interrupted the speech.
#WATCH | A ruckus broke out during Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge's address at the 139th birth anniversary celebration of Dr. Shri Krishna Singh in Patna, BiharA person present at the event said that PM Modi would not go anywhere, Kharge responded, "Modi ka baap… pic.twitter.com/TGe34SuunS
As Kharge spoke from the dais, a person in the crowd shouted that Narendra Modi would not go anywhere. Reacting to the interruption, Kharge delivered a sharp retort from the stage. Eyewitness accounts and video footage captured the immediate escalation that followed the exchange.
Modi ka baap bhi jayega.
Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President, via ANI
Following the remark, a ruckus broke out inside the venue. Congress workers apprehended the individual who had objected to the speech and reportedly assaulted him during the disturbance.
Patna, Bihar: A ruckus broke out at a gathering where Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was delivering a speech during the birth anniversary celebration of Dr. Shri Krishna Singh. When a person in the crowd shouted that PM Modi would not go anywhere, Kharge replied, “Modi ka… pic.twitter.com/eCZipngUHy
Kharge criticized the ruling party over government formation in multiple states during the same address. He alleged that administrations in West Bengal, Haryana, Bihar, and Maharashtra were installed through stolen votes. He stated that those responsible would face accountability. He asserted that voters would deliver a strict lesson.
Addressing speculations about future political timelines, Kharge questioned who could predict who would remain alive over the next thirty years. He dismissed such claims as attempts to create confusion.
Bharatiya Janata Party Condemns Remarks As Mafia Conduct
The ruling party reacted swiftly across multiple platforms, labeling the opposition leader’s remarks as a new low in political discourse. Union Home Amit Shah took to social media to denounce the comments, stating that the Congress president had crossed all boundaries by targeting the Prime Minister’s family. Gujarat BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma also issued a strong reaction, describing the remarks as a reflection of frustration and low mentality.
Union Minister Annapurna Devi and other senior leaders including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Sambit Patra, and Giriraj Singh condemned the rhetoric. Officials emphasized that attacking family members reflects desperation after consecutive electoral defeats.
We strongly condemn such language. Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior and experienced leader and he is the national president of the Congress party. Union
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s official social media accounts published statements comparing the opposition’s general conduct to criminal syndicates. The ruling party accused Rahul Gandhi and senior leadership of fostering a culture of intimidation and discourtesy, pointing to past incidents involving party members.
Congress Defended the Remarks and Demanded Electoral Reforms
Congress representatives pushed back against the ruling party’s criticism, defending their national president and accusing the political opposition of hypocrisy. Party spokesperson Pawan Khera argued that a BJP worker in the hall had first used vulgar language by shouting that not even Modi’s father could defeat them, which triggered Kharge’s responsive counter.
Beyond the war of words over the remarks, Kharge utilized his address in Patna to reiterate demands regarding election transparency.
He called for the suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter list process. He demanded the return of ballot paper voting. He urged the cancellation of assembly elections held over the previous two years.
Kharge commented on a letter from the Chamber of Trade and Industry regarding a November 1 opposition rally, noting that merchant appeals are taken seriously and discussions will determine how to proceed.