Gujarat's Outrage: Kharge's Remarks Spark Political Firestorm

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's recent comment describing some as 'illiterate people of Gujarat' has provoked an intense political backlash from the BJP. Criticism came swiftly, with Gujarat's Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, leading the charge against Kharge.

Speaking at a press conference, Patel accused Kharge of insulting Gujarat's proud history, including figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He suggested that the comments reflected a deep-seated antipathy within Congress towards Gujaratis.

Further exacerbating the political friction, other BJP leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, demanded a public apology from Kharge and Congress. They argued that the remarks pointed to Congress's long-standing disregard for Gujarat, especially in light of Gujarat's economic contributions under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.