Bengaluru, Sept. 21 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday questioned the BJP over its criticism of a mimicry performance during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Indore, asking why the party was "afraid of satire, wit and humour".

The controversy followed a performance by stand-up comedian Pulkit Mani during the programme, where he mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP leaders alleged that the performance and gestures made references to the Prime Minister's late mother and were disrespectful.

Referring to past political exchanges, Kharge said BJP leaders had made several remarks against Congress leaders, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and questio...