BJP Moves EC Against Kharge Over ‘Terrorist’ Barb at PM Modi

Formal Complaint: The BJP filed a memorandum with the Election Commission of India seeking action against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly calling PM Narendra Modi a “terrorist” at an event in Tamil Nadu.

Allegation of MCC Violation: The party termed the remark “grossly derogatory” and a violation of the Model Code of Conduct, accusing Kharge of lowering political discourse.

Legal Demands: BJP urged the ECI to direct a public apology and retraction, and to remove the statement from digital and social media platforms.

Kharge’s Clarification: Kharge said his remark was not literal, claiming he referred to alleged “terrorising” of opponents using agencies like ED and CBI.

Allegation of MCC Violation: The party termed the remark “grossly derogatory” and a violation of the Model Code of Conduct, accusing Kharge of lowering political discourse.

Legal Demands: BJP urged the ECI to direct a public apology and retraction, and to remove the statement from digital and social media platforms.

Kharge’s Clarification: Kharge said his remark was not literal, claiming he referred to alleged “terrorising” of opponents using agencies like ED and CBI.

BJP Petitions Election Commission Against Mallikarjun Kharge Over ‘Terrorist’ Remark Targeting PM Modi

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BJP Petitions Election Commission Against Mallikarjun Kharge Over ‘Terrorist’ Remark Targeting PM Modi

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