Karnataka BJP MP Lahar Siroya slams Kharge for ‘abusive’ remarks against PM

Karnataka BJP MP Lahar Siroya has vehemently responded to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks, accusing him of using abusive language. Siroya's comments came in an exclusive interview with The Indian Express, where he addressed Kharge's "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" statement at a Patna event, which was perceived as a veiled threat of the Prime Minister's resignation due to Election Commission irregularities.

Siroya also addressed the allegations of "vote chori" (vote theft) against the BJP, dismissing them as "funny and childish." He pointed out that the BJP had lost seats between 2014 and 2024, and accused the Congress of vote theft by siphoning off votes and resources from other parties.

On the topic of delimitation, Siroya expressed uncertainty regarding a proposed special session of Parliament, stressing the importance of periodic delimitation in maintaining a healthy democracy. When asked about Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's reported interactions with NDA allies, Siroya expressed skepticism, noting that TDP and JD(U) leaders he knew supported the Modi government.

He advised Shivakumar to focus on Karnataka rather than engaging in national politics, contrasting Shivakumar's behavior with former Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's strategic approach in the state before entering national leadership. Finally, Siroya commented on Sonia Gandhi's upcoming autobiography, speculating that it would be a "laughing stock" if it merely glorified her without offering substantive content.