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Kharge's 'baap' remark about PM Modi sparks row; BJP hits back

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge made a remark referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the word 'baap', which has triggered a political controversy. The comment drew sharp criticism from the BJP, which accused Kharge of disrespect toward the Prime Minister. BJP leaders responded publicly, hitting back at the Congress leader over the remark. The exchange adds to the ongoing war of words between the two parties.

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Kharge's 'Baap' Remark Against Modi Sparks Row, Then a Claimed Misunderstanding

A controversy erupted after Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge made a 'Baap' remark directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The row took a new turn when a heckler, Santosh Kumar, was pushed out of the venue. Kumar later claimed that only part of his statement was heard and misunderstood, saying he had meant that Modi would not leave office unless there was a revolt. The episode has added to the political back-and-forth over the exchange. The original report did not detail the full sequence of events beyond these points.