India, April 6 -- A major political controversy erupted after Mallikarjun Kharge, president of the Indian National Congress, made remarks during an election campaign rally in Kerala. His comments about voters in Gujarat quickly triggered strong reactions from leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and sparked a nationwide political debate. 

The statement, delivered while addressing a public meeting in Idukki district ahead of state elections, was widely circulated on social media and became a major talking point in national politics.

Mallikarjun Kharge Controversy: What Exactly Kharge Said

During the rally, Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and suggested that leaders might be able to "mislead" people in Gujarat, ...