The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission regarding Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s ‘poisonous snake’ comment. The BJP demanded the removal of what they termed as ‘despicable and derogatory’ remarks from all social media and digital platforms. They also called for a show-cause notice to Kharge and a public apology for violating the model code of conduct.
In a detailed complaint to the EC, the BJP highlighted objectionable statements made by Kharge, including likening the BJP and Sangh to poisonous snakes. Kharge’s controversial remarks were made during an election rally in Assam, where he compared the BJP and RSS to serpents and urged for their elimination, even if it meant interrupting prayers. The comments, reportedly made at a minority gathering, faced strong criticism from the BJP.
The BJP’s complaint accused Kharge of inciting communal hatred and fostering animosity between religious and political factions. They emphasized that as the National President of a major political party and the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Kharge’s statements were concerning. The party expressed that using religious texts to encourage voters to view political opponents as enemies to be ‘killed’ contradicts the democratic principles of peaceful and secular elections.
