Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s comment “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” during a Patna event has spiralled into a full-blown political firestorm. The BJP has condemned the statement as offensive and indecent and has called for nationwide protests in response.
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## What sparked the controversy?
– The incident took place on Sunday during a gathering at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna to mark the **139th birth anniversary of Shri Krishna Singh**, Bihar’s first chief minister.
– While Kharge was speaking about alleged irregularities in the **Special Intensive Revision (SIR)** of electoral rolls, an audience member shouted, “Modi nahin jayega” (“Modi will not go”).
– In reply, Kharge said, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” (“Even Modi’s father will have to go”). He repeated the line multiple times, raising his voice.
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## BJP’s sharp backlash
### Leaders weigh in
– **Amit Shah**, Union Home Minister, accused Kharge of violating norms by making disrespectful remarks about Modi’s father.
– **Nitin Nabin**, BJP chief, called the remark a sign of “ideological bankruptcy,” alleging Congress has moved away from issue-based politics to personal attacks.
– **Dharmendra Pradhan** criticized the Congress for relying on insults instead of arguments.
### Other reactions and actions
– BJP states the comment was not just a personal affront, but an insult to the dignity of the Prime Minister’s family.
– On **Monday**, the party plans to stage protests across its state units, including demonstrations at state headquarters.
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## Congress context: What Kharge was saying
– Kharge was speaking out against SIR, arguing that people’s voting rights are under threat. He likened resistance to a “second war for independence”.
– He alleged “vote chori” (vote theft) in Haryana, Maharashtra, Bihar, and West Bengal. He claimed governments formed through such practices should be removed.
– Kharge also criticized Nitish Kumar, saying though Kumar had roots in socialist ideologies, he now aligned with BJP and RSS.
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## Defense, clarifications, and complaints
– The man who protested during Kharge’s speech—identified as **Santosh Kumar**—later claimed he was misheard. He alleged he had meant to say, “Modi will not go unless there is a revolt,” rather than simply, “Modi nahin jayega.”
– BJP, however, insists Kharge’s words crossed political norms and decorum.
– A **complaint** was filed at Patna’s Kotwali police station by a BJP leader. The complaint calls for video and news footage to verify the exact words used by Kharge.
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## Broader condemnations and demand for apology
– Across BJP ranks, there is insistence that Congress make an **unconditional apology**, particularly Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
– State BJP authorities have also weighed in. In Odisha, for example, Chief Minister **Mohan Charan Majhi** and other state leaders criticized Kharge’s remark, saying Congress is resorting to personal attacks instead of focusing on governance.
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## Why reactions are so strong
– In BJP’s view, public remarks involving family members, especially deceased ones, represent a serious breach of political decorum.
– The party claims this is consistent with what they see as Congress’s current strategy: shifting from issue-based debate to ad hominem attacks.
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## What’s next
– The BJP’s nationwide protests on **Monday, October 26, 2026**, are set to test Congress’s ability to defend its position under political pressure.
– Public response, and whether Congress issues an apology or clarification, will likely shape the narrative ahead of India’s upcoming elections.
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