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Kharge calls Modi terrorist at rally, then clarifies and faces BJP EC complaint
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
His clarification was even more contested
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge sparked outrage in Tamil Nadu by calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “terrorist” during campaigning. He later clarified he meant Modi “terrorises” political opponents by misusing agencies. The BJP slammed the remark, demanded an apology, and filed a complaint with the Election Commission alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
- Kharge used the term “terrorist” during a Tamil Nadu campaign event
- He later clarified the intended meaning about misuse of agencies
- BJP demanded an apology and escalated the issue to the EC
- Complaint alleges breach of election conduct rules
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