Sitharaman slams Kharge terrorist jab at Modi after clarification controversy

Published on 24 April 2026

Kharge says he meant Modi terrorizes opponents

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s “terrorist” remark about PM Narendra Modi “atrocious,” saying it marks a new low for the party. Kharge later clarified he was referring to Modi allegedly “terrorizing” opponents via central agencies, not labeling him a terrorist. Union minister Piyush Goyal joined the backlash, accusing the Gandhi family of choking democracy.

Sitharaman brands Kharge’s remark as “atrocious” and a “new low”
Kharge later clarifies he meant Modi “terrorizes” opponents
Piyush Goyal attacks the Gandhi family for throttling democracy

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Sitharaman slams Kharge terrorist jab at Modi after clarification controversy

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