India, Oct. 26 -- The BJP on Monday held nationwide protests against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh slamming him, terming the outburst "extremely unfortunate." He also said the opposition party has suffered a political and ideological downfall. In Delhi, the ruling party staged a protest near Kharge's residence. In Patna, his effigy was burnt.

He sparked a controversy on Sunday with his remarks "Modi ka baap bhi jayega", in response to an audience member's comment that "the PM would not go anywhere", during an event in Patna, Bihar. The incident took place at a programme to celebrate the 139th birth anniversary of Bihar's first chief ...