New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at the Union Government over the detention of Ankita Bhandari's parents, terming the action the "pinnacle of the Modi government's cowardice and insensitivity."

Taking to X, Kharge slammed the government, stating that while the parents pleading for justice were taken into custody, a BJP "VIP" was rewarded with a gubernatorial post.

"The pinnacle of the Modi government's cowardice and insensitivity! The parents of Ankita Bhandari, who are pleading for justice, are taken into custody, while a BJP 'VIP' is rewarded with the Governor's post! This oppression by those in power is not a sign of the government's strength, but rather proof of its attempt to flee from questions,"...