Congress MP Pawan Khera has defended party president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Sangh, after an alleged verbal exchange during Kharge’s speech in Bihar.
Speaking in Noida, Khera said a BJP worker interrupted or responded to Kharge by saying that Modi would not leave, even if “your own father” came. Khera described the language as offensive and disrespectful toward a veteran political leader.
According to Khera, Kharge replied that Modi would go and so would his father. Khera said the reference was to Modi’s ideological mentor, the Sangh, and its chief, Mohan Bhagwat.
The comments were reported by ANI on 25 October 2026. The report described Khera’s defence as an argument that Kharge’s remarks were directed at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, rather than as a personal reference to Modi’s family.
Khera’s allegation of repeated disrespect
Khera said the Bihar exchange was the second occasion on which individuals associated with the Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party had behaved disrespectfully toward Kharge.
He referred to an earlier incident in Uttarakhand, alleging that a so-called purification ritual had been carried out because Kharge is a Dalit. The supplied account does not provide the date, location or names of those involved in that earlier incident.
Khera also alleged that the repeated treatment of Kharge was taking place at the direct behest of Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. That remains Khera’s political claim; no response from the BJP, Modi or Shah is included in the available material.
The dispute centres on the language used during a political speech and the meaning of Kharge’s reply. Khera said Kharge was referring to the Sangh as Modi’s ideological mentor when he mentioned the prime minister’s “father”.
Political exchange in Bihar
The reported exchange adds to the public confrontation between the Congress and BJP over remarks made by senior leaders. Khera said the use of such language against Kharge was unacceptable and warned that the country was watching the incident.
The available report does not include a full transcript of Kharge’s speech, the identity of the BJP worker, or an official BJP response. It also does not establish whether any complaint, investigation or other formal action followed the exchange.
Readers should therefore distinguish between the reported remarks and Khera’s allegations about their political direction. The available information confirms Khera’s defence and his account of the incident, but does not independently verify every claim made in his statement.
Conclusion
Pawan Khera has defended Kharge’s Bihar remarks as a reference to the Sangh and alleged repeated disrespect by BJP-linked individuals, while the available material contains no response from the BJP or details of further action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who defended Kharge’s remarks?
Congress MP Pawan Khera defended Kharge’s remarks while speaking in Noida.
Q. Where did the reported exchange involving Kharge take place?
The exchange was reported to have occurred during Kharge’s speech in Bihar.
Q. What did Khera say the BJP worker said?
Khera said the worker stated that Modi would not leave, even if Kharge’s own father came.
Q. What did Khera say Kharge meant by “father”?
Khera said Kharge was referring to the Sangh as Modi’s ideological mentor and to Mohan Bhagwat.
Q. What earlier Uttarakhand incident did Khera mention?
Khera alleged that a so-called purification ritual had previously been conducted because Kharge is a Dalit.
Q. Did the available material include a BJP response?
No. a response from the BJP, Modi or Amit Shah is not yet available.
