India, Oct. 25 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late father triggered a political controversy on Sunday, with senior BJP leaders accusing him of crossing the limits of political decorum.

The exchange took place during an event in Patna marking the 139th birth anniversary of former Bihar chief minister Shri Krishna Singh. According to reports, a person in the audience remarked that Modi would not leave office. Responding to the remark, Kharge said, "Modi ka baap bhi jayega."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah condemned the statement, describing it as an "indecent remark" about the Prime Minister's late father. Other BJP leaders also criticised Kharge, accusing the Congress of resorting to ...