During a campaign rally in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge made a controversial statement, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'terrorist.' He criticized the AIADMK for joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), claiming that such an alliance undermines democracy and the principles of equality and justice. Kharge's remarks came on the last day of campaigning ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, set for April 23. The BJP swiftly condemned Kharge's comments, demanding an apology from him and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, arguing that such statements disrespected 140 crore Indians. Kharge, while attacking the AIADMK-BJP alliance, asserted that the Congress-DMK coalition would continue to focus on welfare, inclusive growth, quality education, and accessible healthcare in the state.