Congress's compulsion? Objectionable comment on PM and 'Sir' for enemies; what is the party's intent?

DNA: In the political rivalry of elections, leaders often cross the limits of verbal discipline. They use words to attack political opponents that are not in accordance with decorum. But what happened today is not a violation of decorum; it is the murder of decorum.

Today in Chennai, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge crossed the Lakshman Rekha of decorum. While making political accusations, Kharge stepped beyond the bounds of decency. The words used by the Congress President for PM Modi cannot be considered appropriate from any perspective.

Leaders saying anything in political competition

What kind of political race is this where a senior leader like Kharge has abandoned civility? The idea of opposing the BJP has so dominated him that he forgot what he is saying and to whom he is saying it. Kharge is currently the top leader of the largest opposition party in the country. He has been active in politics for six decades. He knows well that there is a difference between the leader of the ruling party and the Prime Minister of the country. Narendra Modi is not a BJP promoter; he is the Prime Minister of the country.

Still, he used such words for the PM. Think about it: Congress is the oldest party in the country. It gave the country six Prime Ministers. If the head of that party uses such words for the country’s Prime Minister, will the common man of the country support Congress?

First gave the statement, then corrected it

Perhaps that is why, as soon as the Congress President felt that a major political mistake had occurred, he immediately clarified his statement and said that Modi always intimidates. Institutions like ED, Income Tax, and CVC are under his control. He also wants to take control of delimitation. In that context, I said that PM Modi is scaring the public and political parties. I never said he is a terrorist.

The president of the largest opposition party using such words for the PM is against the country. The Prime Minister is not just the leader of the majority. He is the head of the country’s elected popular government. The government is a constitutional institution. Using objectionable words for the PM is an insult to a constitutional institution. Regarding Mallikarjun Kharge’s statement, the BJP has written to the Chief Election Commissioner. The BJP has demanded action against Kharge. Today, the BJP directly attacked Congress.

Kharge’s objectionable comment on PM Modi

Democracy gives every citizen the right to question power. Questions are asked from Parliament to the streets. But the words in which questions are asked, and in which political rhetoric is made, have their own decorum. Here, Kharge did not ask a question to the PM. He did not object to any government policy. He used words for the PM regarding a political alliance that calling them objectionable is an understatement. Today, after Mallikarjun Kharge’s indecorous comment on Prime Minister Modi, there is discussion about Congress’s history.

Congress leaders have also given objectionable statements before

It is being reminded that this is the same Congress whose leaders use respectful words for terrorists but today are insulting the country’s Prime Minister. The party whose leaders call terrorist Osama bin Laden ‘Sir’. They add respectful suffixes after the names of Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar. They put ‘Shri’ before the name of a terrorist. How can the head of that party call the Prime Minister of his own country a terrorist?

  • In May 2011, Digvijaya Singh called the world’s most brutal terrorist Osama bin Laden ‘Osama ji’.

  • In 2016, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala called Afzal Guru, the convict in the Parliament attack, ‘Afzal Guru ji’.

  • In March 2019, Rahul Gandhi called Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar ‘Masood Azhar ji’.

Questions raised on the language of the

Lakshman Rekha

Lakshman Rekha is a sacred site in Chitrakoot, India, believed to be the line drawn by Lord Lakshman, from the Hindu epic Ramayana, to protect Sita during their exile. According to legend, Lakshman drew this boundary with his arrow, warning Sita not to cross it, and it is said that anyone who violates its sanctity faces danger. Today, it remains a popular pilgrimage destination, symbolizing devotion, protection, and the enduring legacy of the Ramayana.

ED

ED is a term that can refer to a cultural site or location, such as Edinburgh, Scotland. Edinburgh is the historic capital of Scotland, known for its medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Its history dates back to at least the 7th century, with the iconic Edinburgh Castle perched atop an ancient volcanic rock, serving as a royal residence and military fortress for centuries.

Income Tax

The “Income Tax” is not a physical place or cultural site, but rather a system of taxation where governments levy charges on individuals’ or entities’ earnings. Its modern history began in 1799 in Great Britain to fund the Napoleonic Wars, and it was later adopted globally, notably in the United States with the 16th Amendment in 1913. Today, it remains a fundamental tool for funding public services and infrastructure worldwide.

CVC

The CVC, or Central Vigilance Commission, is India’s apex anti-corruption governmental body, established in 1964 by an executive resolution of the Government of India. It advises and guides central government agencies in vigilance matters, and its formation was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on corruption. The Commission gained statutory status in 2003 through the Central Vigilance Commission Act.

Parliament

Parliament refers to the legislative body of a government, with its origins tracing back to medieval England, where the first formal parliament convened in the 13th century under King Edward I. Over time, it evolved into a bicameral system, typically consisting of an upper house (such as the House of Lords) and a lower house (such as the House of Commons), and became a model for democratic governance worldwide. Today, the term often specifically denotes the iconic Palace of Westminster in London, which houses the UK Parliament and symbolizes centuries of political history.

Chief Election Commissioner

The Chief Election Commissioner is the head of the Election Commission of India, an independent constitutional authority responsible for overseeing free and fair elections at national and state levels. Established in 1950, the office ensures the integrity of the electoral process, with the commissioner appointed by the President of India. This role is crucial for maintaining democratic norms and has evolved over decades to handle increasingly complex elections in the world’s largest democracy.

Osama bin Laden

Osama bin Laden was the founder of the militant Islamist organization al-Qaeda, best known for orchestrating the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Born into a wealthy Saudi family in 1957, he became a key figure in the Afghan resistance against the Soviet invasion during the 1980s before turning his focus to attacking Western interests. He was killed by U.S. special forces in a raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, in May 2011.

Jaish-e-Mohammed

Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is a Pakistan-based militant group founded in 2000 by Masood Azhar after his release from an Indian prison. The group is designated as a terrorist organization by the United Nations, the United States, and India, and is known for carrying out attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir, including the 2001 Indian Parliament attack and the 2019 Pulwama attack. JeM’s stated goal is the annexation of Kashmir into Pakistan, and it has been linked to the Taliban and Al-Qaeda.