India, Sept. 21 -- An impersonation of PM at the Congress leader's Indore event has widened the political confrontation, drawing accusations of disrespect

A sharp war of words erupted on Sunday between the BJP and the Congress after the former lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks on Saturday that alluded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event in Indore. While the BJP termed them as "uncouth" and "foul-mouthed," the Opposition said mimicry is a democratic right and charged that PM Modi had previously made disparaging remarks against Sonia Gandhi.

The verbal spar came about after Rahul, along with stand-up comic Pulkit Mani, alluded to PM Modi as they shared the stage during Chattron Ki Goonj event in Indore on Satu...