Karnataka Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, has responded to a police complaint filed against his father and Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge. The complaint, lodged by a BJP worker, alleges that the senior Kharge made derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a recent election rally.
Priyank Kharge dismissed the complaint as politically motivated and an attempt to distract from substantive issues. He stated that his father's comments were taken out of context and were a critique of policies, not a personal attack. The controversy stems from a speech Mallikarjun Kharge gave in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, earlier this month.
Local police have acknowledged receiving the complaint and are reviewing it to determine if any legal action is warranted. The incident highlights the heightened political tensions in Karnataka during the ongoing election season. Mallikarjun Kharge has not yet issued a personal statement regarding the specific complaint.
