Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s father sparked widespread outrage among BJP members. Following the incident, the BJP announced nationwide protests against Kharge’s remarks, labeling them indecent and offensive. Union home minister Amit Shah criticized Congress for personal attacks and blamed it on their electoral disappointments. Kharge also condemned the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, describing it as a threat to democracy.