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BJP demands Election Commission punish Kharge over 'terrorist' jibe at Modi
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
EC faces another complaint after BJP labels Kharge’s remark outrageous
A BJP delegation led by Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Kiren Rijiju met the Election Commission seeking stringent action against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The complaint targets Kharge’s “terrorist” remark aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP called it outrageous and an insult to the people’s mandate, urging the EC to act firmly so such rhetoric is not repeated.
- BJP met the Election Commission seeking action against Mallikarjun Kharge
- Complaint centers on Kharge’s “terrorist” remark targeting PM Narendra Modi
- BJP says the statement is outrageous and an insult to the people’s mandate
- Party urges EC to ensure such remarks are not repeated
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