Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi on Monday criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged objectionable remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's family, saying the entire country was shocked by the statement and that such language was unexpected from a senior leader like him.

Reacting to Kharge's remarks, Sarangi questioned whether his statement reflected the party's ideology and mindset.

Speaking to ANI, She said, "I think the entire country is shocked by this statement. Given Kharge ji's seniority and age, such remarks were not expected from him. He is like a father figure to all of us, and it is unbelievable that he used such abusive language, especially about the Prime Minister's father. These ...