Speaking at a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged that Kharge’s statements were not only disrespectful to the constitutional heads but also revealed the Congress party’s deep-seated bias.
Kharge Called Kovind Covid, Murmu A Land Mafia’: BJP Slams Congress For ‘Insulting’ Dalit, Adivasi Presidents
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday came down heavily on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging he had used “objectionable” language for President Droupadi Murmu and former President Ram Nath Kovind. The party has sought a public apology from both Kharge and the Congress for his remarks.
The controversy erupted after Kharge, during a public event in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on Monday, reportedly mispronounced the names of both leaders before correcting himself. However, it was his subsequent comments that drew sharp criticism from the BJP.
“You (Kharge) talk big – you called Ram Nath Kovind ji ‘Covid’… You call ‘Murma ji’ and then called her (President Droupadi Murmu) a land mafia, alleging that she has become President to snatch away assets, forests,” Bhatia stated.
He further said, “This shows the anti-Dalit, anti-Adivasi and anti-Constitution mindset of the Congress in its DNA.”
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Bhatia demanded a formal apology from Kharge and the Congress party for the “distasteful and derogatory” comments. He added that Kharge had not just insulted the two presidents but had also hurt the sentiments of Dalit and Adivasi communities.
“If the Congress and Mallikarjun Kharge do not apologise, you will see every citizen (of the country) expressing their anger. This mistake will cost Congress dearly,” Bhatia warned.
He also urged Congress workers to demand Kharge’s resignation as party president over the incident.
“Acting at Rahul Gandhi’s Behest”: BJP Targets Leadership
Targeting the Congress leadership, Bhatia described Kharge as a “remote-controlled national president” acting on instructions from Rahul Gandhi.
“Entire India, Adivasi society, Dalit society and women are condemning Mallikarjun Kharge and the Congress,” the BJP spokesperson said.
As of now, the Congress has not issued any official response to the BJP’s allegations.
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