Kharge Claps Back At PM Modi's 'Urban Naxal' Jibe On Congress, Calls BJP 'Party Of Terrorists'

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge responded strongly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that the Congress is being run by "urban Naxals," by calling the BJP a "party of terrorists".

Dismissing PM Modi's claims, Kharge remarked, "Modi always labels Congress as an urban Naxal party... It's his habit. But what about his own party? BJP is a party of terrorists, involved in lynchings. Modi has no right to make such accusations."

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Prime Minister Modi has, on two separate occasions, stated that the Congress is being controlled by urban Naxals.

On October 5, PM Modi said that the Congress is under the influence of a group of urban Naxals and urged the public to unite against the party's "dangerous agenda."

He made this statement while addressing a gathering near Washim in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region ahead of the state assembly elections.

"They believe that if we all come together, their agenda to divide the country will fail. Everyone can see how closely the Congress aligns itself with those who don't have good intentions for India. The Congress seeks to keep Dalits as Dalits, the poor as poor. So, beware of the Congress. Urban Naxals are running the Congress. The party wants to divide the country, and it is trying to divide us. Therefore, stay united to foil the Congress party's plot. Now is the time to stand together," PM Modi had stated at the rally.

He reiterated the mention of "urban Naxals" after the BJP's victory in the Haryana Assembly elections on October 9.

Following the virtual launch of several development projects in Maharashtra on October 9, PM Modi said the BJP's success in the Haryana elections reflects the national mood, and the people have demonstrated that they will not be swayed by Congress' hateful conspiracies and "urban Naxals."