Modi, stating that he did not call him a “terrorist,” but was referring to what he described as the “terrorising” of political opponents.
The clarification came after sharp reactions from leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who condemned Kharge’s earlier statement as “crass” and a “personal insult” to the Prime Minister. BJP leaders accused the Congress chief of lowering the level of political discourse and demanded an apology.Addressing the media, Kharge said his comments were being misinterpreted. He emphasized that his criticism was aimed at the functioning of the government under Modi, particularly alleging misuse of investigative agencies and pressure on opposition leaders. “I never used such a term for the Prime Minister. My point was about how political rivals are being targeted,” he clarified.The BJP, however, remained unconvinced, asserting that Kharge’s remarks reflected the opposition’s “frustration” ahead of upcoming political battles. Party spokespersons reiterated that such language was unacceptable and undermined democratic values.The exchange marks yet another escalation in tensions between the ruling BJP and the opposition Indian National Congress, with both sides trading sharp accusations as political rhetoric intensifies across the country.
