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Tamil Nadu Election 2026: Congress President Kharge Clarifies 'Terrorist' Jibe at PM Modi; Says 'Modi Is a Liar, Anti-Women and Anti-Poor'

Kharge said the AIADMK’s support for Modi weakens democracy and defended the Congress-DMK alliance’s record on welfare, education and healthcare.

  • On Tuesday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stirred controversy in Tamil Nadu by calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist" while attacking the AIADMK for aligning with the BJP.
  • Clarifying the remark, Kharge said he meant the BJP government is "terrorising" political parties by misusing institutions like the CBI and Income Tax Department to target opponents.
  • Sambit Patra called the remarks "condemnable" and a "deliberate conspiracy," accusing Congress of hypocrisy for associating with figures like Osama and Zakir Naik.
  • Responding to the backlash, Venugopal dismissed the controversy, saying the BJP aims to "make a non-issue become an issue" during the final campaign days.
  • Tamil Nadu voters will head to the polls on Thursday, with counting scheduled for May 4, marking the culmination of a contentious campaign.
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has made a controversial statement calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist." Several BJP leaders have reacted strongly and demanded an apology. BJP leaders have called Kharge's statement an insult to the Prime Minister and the public.

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Moneycontrol broke the news in India on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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