BJP files police complaint against Kharge over 'baap' remark targeting PM Modi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lodged a police complaint in Patna against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at the Kotwali police station. According to the Hindustan Times, the row began during an event in Bihar marking the 139th birth anniversary of Shrikrishna Singh, where Kharge remarked, "Modi ka baap bhi jayega," while discussing those involved in alleged irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

The Times of India reports that BJP worker Krishna Kumar Singh has demanded an apology from Kharge within 24 hours.

The BJP has described Kharge's comments regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father as "insulting, indecent and offensive." The Indian Express - India reports that the party has announced nationwide protests for Monday, with state units expected to stage demonstrations at their respective headquarters. BJP leaders have alleged that the remarks constitute a personal attack on the Prime Minister's family that crosses the boundaries of political discourse.

Brief written by urgent.news from Times of India, The Indian Express - India, Hindustan Times — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.