Congress President Kharge Criticizes PM Modi, Calls for Voter Support in Tamil Nadu
Kharge calls PM Narendra Modi a 'terrorist'; later claims he meant PM terrorising opponents
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Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President, sparked controversy by labeling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'terrorist' during an election campaign in Tamil Nadu. He later clarified that he meant Modi 'terrorizes' political opponents. Kharge urged voters to support the Congress-DMK alliance in the upcoming elections on April 23.
- 01Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi, calling him a 'terrorist' for undermining equality.
- 02Kharge clarified his comments, stating Modi 'terrorizes' political opponents.
- 03He condemned the AIADMK for supporting the BJP, weakening democratic values.
- 04Kharge emphasized the importance of the Women's Reservation Bill and criticized the BJP's stance on women's rights.
- 05The Tamil Nadu elections are set for April 23, with results announced on May 4.
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During a campaign event in Chennai, Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress President) stirred controversy by calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'terrorist' for his perceived disregard for equality. He criticized the AIADMK's alliance with the BJP, claiming it undermines democratic values and the principles of leaders like Periyar and Ambedkar. Kharge later clarified that he meant Modi 'terrorizes' his political opponents, referencing the misuse of institutions like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Income Tax (I-T) department. He also condemned the BJP's claims regarding women's rights, asserting that the party's ideology treats women as second-class citizens. Kharge reaffirmed his support for the Women's Reservation Bill passed in 2023 and urged voters to back the Congress-DMK alliance in the elections on April 23, warning against the BJP's agenda to impose centralized control and mislead the electorate. The election results will be announced on May 4.
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Kharge's comments may influence voter sentiment in Tamil Nadu, particularly regarding women's rights and the opposition to the BJP's policies.
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