Jaipur, Oct. 27 -- BJP workers on Monday protested in Jaipur against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father, demanding a public apology. BJP office-bearers and members of its Yuva Morcha, Mahila Morcha and SC Morcha marched towards the Congress office but were stopped by police barricades at Chaumun House Circle. Scuffles broke out as protesters tried to cross the barricades, prompting police to use mild force. Workers later burnt Kharge's effigy. BJP workers also allegedly assaulted media personnel. State general secretary Shravan Singh Bagdi accused Congress leaders of resorting to personal attacks. "Kharge's statement shows that the Congress leader is distraught over losing the mandate," he said, demanding an apology. Mahila Morcha president Rakhi Rathore alleged Kharge had made the remarks to please Rahul Gandhi, while Yuva Morcha president Shankar Gora said Congress leaders would have to apologise to the nation. A senior BJP source said the protest saw limited turnout because it was called at short notice and several workers were occupied with panchayat election responsibilities. Meanwhile, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot defended Kharge, saying he had no intention of personally insulting anyone. In a post on X, Gehlot said the remarks were figurative Hindi expressions and accused the BJP of applying different standards to political discourse. Citing Amit Shah's use of the word "saala" in Parliament in 2025 and Modi's 2019 remarks about former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, Gehlot questioned the BJP's objections. He also accused the party of diverting attention from allegations of "vote theft" and sought an update on an inquiry into alleged caste discrimination at a rally in Uttarakhand....