BJP Plans Nationwide Protests on October 26 Over Kharge's Remarks

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has declared its intention to organize nationwide protests on October 26, 2026, in response to comments made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late father. Kharge's remarks, deemed 'indecent and offensive' by BJP leaders, were made during an event in Patna on October 25, where he suggested that even Modi's father would not escape criticism.

The comments have drawn significant ire from senior BJP officials, who accuse the Congress party, under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, of resorting to personal attacks against Modi and his family. Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Kharge's statement, asserting that it violated standards of decorum expected in political discourse.

In an official statement, the BJP announced that demonstrations would take place at all state headquarters across the country, emphasizing the need to protest against what they describe as an insult to the Prime Minister and his family. The party's Bihar unit plans to hold a protest march in Patna, which will commence from their headquarters and include the burning of effigies as a symbolic act of dissent against Kharge's comments.

The implications of this protest extend beyond party lines, as it highlights the escalating tensions between the BJP and Congress in the lead-up to upcoming elections. The BJP's mobilization reflects its strategy to consolidate support by portraying itself as a defender of personal dignity in political debates.

Looking ahead, the BJP's planned protests on October 26 will likely set the stage for further confrontations between the two parties. Observers are keenly watching how this incident will influence voter sentiment and party dynamics as the political landscape continues to evolve in the lead-up to the elections.