In a heated response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks about the Congress Party being controlled by "Urban Naxals," Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sharp counterattack, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of fostering terrorism and lynchings across the country. Kharge, who has frequently criticized the BJP's handling of minorities and Scheduled Castes (SCs), did not hold back, calling the BJP a "terrorist party" and alleging that they are responsible for numerous heinous crimes against marginalized groups.

Kharge’s comments come after PM Modi’s speech at a rally in Jammu on September 28, where the Prime Minister accused Congress of being under the influence of Urban Naxal sympathizers who, in his view, cater to foreign infiltrators to gain votes while neglecting the interests of Indian citizens. "Congress has never truly honored the sacrifices of our brave soldiers," Modi said, further adding that the opposition party had aligned with groups that undermine India’s national security and identity.

Kharge’s Strong Words Against BJP

In his response, Kharge made pointed accusations against the BJP, stating that the ruling party is behind various atrocities committed against Scheduled Castes and tribal communities across the nation. "Progressive people are being called Urban Naxals, this is his [PM Modi’s] habit. His party itself is a terrorist party," Kharge stated. He went on to list some of the more notorious crimes associated with caste-based violence, saying, "They engage in lynching, assault people, urinate in the mouths of Scheduled Castes members, and rape tribal people."

Kharge also criticized the BJP for protecting individuals involved in such crimes, arguing that the government "supports those who commit these acts" and then has the audacity to blame others. He further asserted that the BJP has allowed atrocities to flourish wherever it holds power, with a special emphasis on violence against tribal communities and Scheduled Castes. According to Kharge, the Modi government could control these crimes if it had the will to do so.

PM Modi’s Attack on Congress

PM Modi's statements about Congress being controlled by Urban Naxals were part of a broader critique aimed at the opposition party's alleged failure to honor the sacrifices of India's soldiers and its appeasement politics. The Prime Minister claimed that Congress, along with its allies like the National Conference (NC) and People's Democratic Party (PDP), has always been unjust to Jammu and its people. He argued that these parties have long used vote bank politics to remain in power, even at the cost of national security and development.

"Congress-NC and PDP are enraged by the changes taking place in Jammu and Kashmir," Modi said, accusing these parties of promising to restore the old regime if they come back to power. He criticized Congress for aligning with those who "attack Dogra heritage" and tarnish the legacy of Maharaja Hari Singh.

Kharge’s Response to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Kharge also took the opportunity to launch a scathing attack on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, accusing him of supporting a party that "wants disunity in the country." Kharge claimed that Bhagwat and the RSS support efforts to "change the Constitution, end reservation, and create division based on religion." He suggested that the RSS’s ideological influence within the BJP has led to policies and attitudes that are detrimental to India’s secular fabric.

Bhagwat recently commented on the condition of minorities in Bangladesh, to which Kharge responded by saying that the BJP’s own track record with India’s minorities is nothing to be proud of. He accused Bhagwat and the RSS of contributing to an environment of religious intolerance and discrimination, particularly against Muslims.

BJP’s Response to Kharge’s Statements

BJP leaders were quick to defend themselves against Kharge's accusations. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi responded by criticizing Kharge’s remarks, stating that the Congress President's comments revealed "how maligned their minds are." Trivedi specifically targeted Congress's stance on personal laws for Muslims, including practices like triple talaq and halala, and accused the opposition of pandering to regressive ideologies under the guise of being progressive.

Trivedi also questioned Congress’s position on issues like the hijab and the Mehram system, suggesting that supporting these customs is incompatible with the progressive image Congress tries to project. "Supporting all of this and only making inappropriate statements against Hinduism shows the urban Naxal mentality of your party," Trivedi remarked, reinforcing PM Modi’s earlier claim that Congress has become a tool for Urban Naxals.

Giriraj Singh’s Comments on Kharge

Union Minister Giriraj Singh also weighed in on the matter, expressing his disbelief at Kharge’s remarks. Singh stated, "They [Congress] have been supporting terrorists all their lives, and now they are telling others." Singh’s comments are in line with the BJP’s narrative that Congress has historically aligned itself with anti-national forces, a claim that has been echoed by several leaders within the party.

Conclusion

The exchange between Mallikarjun Kharge and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has intensified the political divide between Congress and BJP, with both sides trading accusations over issues ranging from national security to social justice. Kharge's fiery rebuttal to Modi’s Urban Naxal remark, combined with his accusations of terrorism and lynching against the BJP, is likely to escalate tensions as the nation gears up for upcoming elections.

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