Protests Ignite Over Kharge's Remarks: Gujarat Community Demands Apology

Members of the Gujarati community staged a protest outside the Congress office in Delhi, responding to remarks made by the party's national president, Mallikarjun Kharge, during a campaign in Kerala.

Kharge, embroiled in controversy, reportedly labeled Gujaratis as 'illiterates' compared to the 'educated' residents of Kerala, sparking widespread outrage. This prompted slogans demanding an end to the 'politics of insult' and awakened sentiments among Gujaratis.

The protest's intensity was heightened as BJP leaders joined in, criticizing Kharge's comments. They cited a perceived pattern of 'insulting Gujaratis' by opposition figures, invoking past leaders like Mahatma Gandhi to emphasize Gujarat's historical importance.