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'Insult to India itself': Rajnath Singh attacks Kharge over 'baap' remark against PM Modi

Times of India26 October 2026, 07:03 UTCIndia

Defence minister Rajnath Singh has taken a strong stand against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's statements about Prime Minister Modi, labeling them as disrespectful to both the leader and the nation. Singh asserted that Modi remains focused on serving citizens and undeterred by such comments. Following these remarks, a protest by the BJP's Patna Metropolitan unit was promptly organized.

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