Kharges BJP is terrorist party: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge fiercely countered Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent claim that the opposition party is controlled by urban naxals. Addressing a gathering on Saturday, Kharge rejected Modis accusation and instead launched a strong critique of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of enabling violence against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and tribal communities.Kharge blasts BJP for violence against marginalized communitiesIn his speech, Kharge accused the BJP of fostering terrorism and allowing acts of mob violence to flourish. He stated, Progressive people are being branded as Urban Naxals by the Prime Minister. This is his regular habit. However, it is the BJP that acts like a terrorist organization. They engage in lynching, assault people, urinate in the mouths of Scheduled Caste members, and rape tribals. He went on to allege that the BJP not only tolerates these heinous acts but actively supports those responsible for them.BJPs role in escalating atrocities, says KhargeKharge also claimed that the rise in atrocities against SCs and tribals is closely linked to the BJPs governance. “Wherever the BJP is in power, atrocities against Scheduled Castes and tribals escalate. Then they shift the blame onto others. Its his government, and he has the power to stop it if he truly wanted to, Kharge said, referring to PM Modis administration.Modi-led BJPs stand of urban naxalsKharges comments were a direct response to Modis earlier remarks made during a rally in Jammu on September 28. During the rally, Modi accused Congress of being influenced by Urban Naxal sympathisers and aligning with foreign infiltrators for electoral advantages. Modis statements were seen as part of his broader narrative to criticize Congress ahead of the 2024 general elections.BJPs response to Kharges remarksReacting to Kharges strong words, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla dismissed the Congress leaders comments as an insult to the Indian electorate. “Crores of people have voted for the BJP in 2014, 2019, and they will again in 2024. Kharges statements are an insult to the wisdom of Indian voters,” Poonawalla said.He further accused Congress of habitual disrespect, stating, “Congress has made it a practice to abuse the electorate. They have called the public Rakshasi and are now implying that voters are electing terrorists. They are also continuously using derogatory language to abuse PM Modi, the OBC community, and the public at large.Poonawalla also accused Congress of being anti-Dalit, saying, “This is the character and DNA of Congress. They provided SC/ST reservations to Muslims at Jamia and AMU. Congress is the most anti-Dalit party.”
