Mallikarjun Kharge, the President of the Indian National Congress, faced backlash after he referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a controversial manner during a press conference in Chennai. Kharge clarified that he did not literally call Modi a terrorist but accused him of facilitating 'tax terrorism' through the misuse of government agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Income Tax Department to intimidate political opponents. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responded strongly, writing to the Election Commission and claiming Kharge's remarks were derogatory and a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). BJP leaders, including national spokespersons and Union ministers, condemned Kharge's statements, demanding apologies from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. They argued that such remarks not only insult the Prime Minister but also the citizens of India. This incident reflects the heightened tensions and fierce rhetoric in Indian politics as the nation approaches elections.