BJP Leaders to Protest Against Mallikarjun Kharge's Remarks in Bengaluru
BJP legislators & MPs to protest today in front of Gandhi statue against Mallikarjun Kharge
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Prominent leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on April 22, 2026. They demand a public apology from Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of the Indian National Congress, for labeling Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a terrorist.
- 01BJP leaders are protesting against remarks made by Mallikarjun Kharge.
- 02The protest will take place at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- 03Key participants include R. Ashok, Chalvadi Narayanaswamy, and B. Y. Vijayendra.
- 04The protest is aimed at demanding a public apology from Kharge.
- 05The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in India.
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On April 22, 2026, leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will gather for a protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue located at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The protest is in response to comments made by Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of the Indian National Congress, who referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a terrorist. Prominent figures participating in the protest include R. Ashok, the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Chalvadi Narayanaswamy, the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, BJP State president B. Y. Vijayendra, and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje. This demonstration reflects the ongoing political tensions in India and the BJP's demand for accountability from opposition leaders.
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The protest may influence public opinion and political discourse in Karnataka, particularly regarding the relationship between the BJP and the Congress party.
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