'Unforgivable': MP Minister Slams Kharge Over PM Modi's Father Remark
MP Minister Vishvas Sarang condemns Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks about PM Modi's father, calling the language unforgivable.
Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishvas Sarang has launched a scathing attack on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, describing his recent comments regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late parents as "unforgivable." The controversy has sparked a heated political row, with Sarang accusing the Congress party of abandoning Indian values and traditions in a fit of political frustration.
'Crossing All Limits'
Speaking on the matter, Minister Sarang asserted that Kharge had crossed all boundaries of political discourse. He highlighted that the use of such derogatory language toward deceased parents is entirely contrary to the cultural fabric of India.
"The Congress is constantly acting against our values and traditions," Sarang stated. "The language used about Narendra Modi ji’s late mother and father is unforgivable."
The Minister further pointed out that this was not an isolated incident, alleging that other senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, had previously made objectionable remarks and insulted the Prime Minister’s late mother.
Attack on Age and Decorum
Sarang expressed particular disappointment given the seniority of the Congress President. He questioned how a person of Kharge's age—ranging between 70 and 80 years—could employ such language, noting that the specific words were used three times during the address.
"Kharge ji, you are breaking traditions. This is a highly condemnable act. Don’t you understand the traditions of India? In our culture, such language is not used for a deceased person,"the Minister remarked, adding that he felt "disgusted" by the incident.
Politics vs. Personal Attacks
While acknowledging that political disagreements are a natural part of democracy, Sarang argued that there is a line that should never be crossed. He suggested that the Congress party's current rhetoric is a direct reflection of their electoral frustration.
He questioned the depths to which the opposition would sink in their political battle with the Prime Minister, stating that the behavior was "disgusting" and tore apart established societal norms.
Silence from Congress
The Madhya Pradesh Minister also criticized the Congress leadership for their perceived silence following the outburst. He noted that even after 24 hours had passed, the party had failed to issue a response or a clarification, describing this lack of accountability as "very unfortunate."
The Incident in Patna
The friction began on Sunday during the 139th birth anniversary celebrations of Bihar's first Chief Minister, Dr. Krishna Singh, held in Patna. During Mallikarjun Kharge's speech, a commotion occurred when an attendee interrupted him, suggesting that PM Modi would not be displaced.
In response to the interruption, the Congress President retorted from the stage, "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" (Even Modi's father will have to go). This specific phrase triggered the immediate backlash from BJP leaders and cabinet ministers, who claim the Congress is systematically lowering the standards of public discourse.