The Karnataka Congress unit has come to the defense of All India Congress Committee President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding his controversial statements made during the Assam election campaign. Kharge had compared the RSS and the BJP to a “poisonous snake” during a rally in Assam, citing the Quran.
Dalit groups in Kharge’s hometown of Kalaburagi staged a protest condemning Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s alleged derogatory comments and demanding action against him. The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in Bengaluru clarified that Kharge’s statements were part of political criticism against the BJP and the Sangh Parivar.
BJP leaders in Karnataka have criticized Kharge’s language, with some resorting to personal attacks against him and his family. The Congress has accused these leaders of moral bankruptcy and opportunism, highlighting their past political affiliations with Kharge. The statement emphasized that the Congress party is capable of responding to such political attacks and urged BJP leaders to introspect on their conduct.
Members of the Dalit Yuva Brigade also protested against the derogatory remarks targeting Kharge, accusing Sarma of anti-Dalit comments. The protesters demanded strict action against Sarma and submitted a complaint through official channels. Meanwhile, the Karnataka BJP has called for legal action against Kharge and his son, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, over the controversial remarks made during the election campaign.
