SP's Ram Gopal Yadav Slams Kharge Over PM Modi's Father Remark
Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav criticizes Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for inappropriate remarks about PM Modi's father.
In a surprising turn of events within the opposition camp, senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Professor Ram Gopal Yadav has publicly distanced himself from recent comments made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The controversy centers around remarks regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father, which have sparked a massive political firestorm across the country.
The Spark: A Controversial Statement in Patna
The tension began during an event held in Patna on October 25, 2026. During his address, Mallikarjun Kharge reportedly made a contentious statement, declaring, 'Modi ka baap bhi jaayega.'
While the Congress party has since attempted to perform damage control, claiming that the words were not intended as a direct personal attack on the Prime Minister's family, the statement has been widely interpreted as a breach of political etiquette.
Samajwadi Party's Stance
Professor Ram Gopal Yadav did not hold back in his critique of the Congress chief. The SP leader asserted that the language used in reference to the Prime Minister’s family was entirely inappropriate. Yadav emphasized that such rhetoric has no place in political discourse and should be strictly avoided to maintain the dignity of public debate.
Legal Fallout and BJP's Outrage
The reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was swift and severe. The ruling party has condemned the remarks as a sign of desperation and a complete collapse of political decorum.
The fallout has not been limited to verbal condemnations. A formal complaint was lodged immediately following the event, resulting in an FIR being registered against Mallikarjun Kharge at a police station in Patna on the very same day.
High-Profile Demands for an Apology
Several heavyweights from the BJP have joined the chorus demanding a formal apology from the Congress leadership. Those calling for accountability include:
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- BJP National President JP Nadda
- Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary
- Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
- Chhattisgarh CM Vishnudeo Sai
- Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Impact on Political Civility
As the controversy continues to simmer, political analysts are closely watching how this incident might influence electoral dynamics. The sharp criticism from an ally like the Samajwadi Party suggests that the Congress President's words may have crossed a line that even fellow opposition leaders find difficult to defend, highlighting a growing concern over the decline of standard political civility in India.