Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, said party president Mallikarjun Kharge erred with his “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” remark aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking in New Delhi, Chavan called for greater civility in political debate and urged leaders across parties to uphold decorum publicly.
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## Kharge’s Controversial Comment Sparks Debate
At an event in Patna marking the 139th birth anniversary of Shrikrishna Singh, Bihar’s first chief minister, Kharge made the statement “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” (Even Modi’s father will go) during audience interaction. He was responding to a comment suggesting that Modi would not be removed from power unless there was a rebellion.
Kharge’s point came while discussing alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which he claimed would lead to jail for those responsible if Congress came to power.
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## Chavan Calls for Accountability and Respect
Prithviraj Chavan emphasized that political leaders must not abandon respectful rhetoric regardless of the target. He said Kharge should clarify his remark, especially since such language undermines public discourse.
Chavan didn’t hold Kharge solely responsible. He called out senior BJP leaders—including Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah—for past remarks about Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi that contributed to the decline in civil political engagement.
He stated, “Amit Shah should not have said what he did. Similarly, Kharge also made a mistake. He is a senior leader, and he will provide his own clarification,” highlighting that disagreement doesn’t have to equate to hostility.
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## Nostalgic Contrast: Politics with Respect
Chavan drew a stark contrast between current political climate and earlier times, recalling how leaders such as former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sushma Swaraj, and Jaswant Singh—though often fiercely debating—maintained personal affection and courtesy outside Parliament or public rallies. He suggested that contemporary politics lacks this sense of shared respect.
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## Criticism of Centre’s Policies
Beyond calling for civility, Chavan took the opportunity to critique the government’s economic and foreign policies. He accused the Narendra Modi-led administration of failing in its economic strategy and of displaying weakness in foreign affairs—particularly in dealing with China’s incursions into Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh. He questioned the Prime Minister’s resolve to address such issues.
Chavan echoed Rahul Gandhi’s criticisms, alleging that recent government agreements could adversely impact farmers and small enterprises. He reiterated that the Congress party aims to replace the current government because it believes its policy framework is fundamentally flawed.
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## Broader Impact: Erosion of Respect in Political Discourse
By acknowledging that both Kharge and BJP leaders share responsibility for lowering the tone of public debate, Chavan highlighted a worrying trend: political opponents increasingly view each other as sworn enemies rather than ideological rivals. He underscored that while vigorous critique is essential in democracy, descent into personal attacks hampers respectful disagreement.
Chavan’s appeal suggests a two-way street: respect must be upheld not only when addressing adversaries but irrespective of party lines. It points toward a political culture that values both accountability and civility.
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