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.