Hindu Sena files FIR plea against Kharge over 'Modi ka baap' remark
Synopsis
A remark at a Congress event in Patna has snowballed into a multi-city police complaint saga. Hindu Sena's Vishnu Gupta has sought an FIR against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi, while a BJP leader has filed a separate complaint in Patna — all over Kharge's 'Modi ka baap bhi jayega' retort to a heckler, which videos show he repeated multiple times.
Key Takeaways
Hindu Sena National President Vishnu Gupta filed a complaint with Delhi Police on 26 October seeking an FIR against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge .
The complaint relates to Kharge's remark 'Modi ka baap bhi jayega' made at a Congress event at Bapu Sabhagar, Patna on Sunday .
BJP leader Krishna Kumar also filed a separate complaint at Patna's Kotwali police station over the same remark.
Videos of the incident reportedly showed Congress workers confronting and allegedly assaulting the audience member who interrupted Kharge's speech.
Congress has not yet issued a formal response to the police complaints.
Hindu Sena National President Vishnu Gupta on Monday, 26 October filed a formal complaint with the Delhi Police seeking registration of an FIR against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks the latter made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late father at a public event in Patna. The complaint, addressed to the Commissioner of Police at Delhi Police Headquarters, has intensified an already-charged political controversy that erupted over the weekend.
What Kharge Said and When
The controversy stems from Kharge's address at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna on Sunday, during a Congress programme organised to mark the birth anniversary of Bihar's first Chief Minister, Sri Krishna Singh. When a person in the audience reportedly interrupted him by asserting that Prime Minister Modi would not relinquish power, Kharge responded with the phrase 'Modi ka baap bhi jayega' (Even Modi's father will have to go), reportedly repeating the remark several times. Videos of the incident circulated widely across television channels and social media platforms, triggering an immediate political row.
The same videos, according to reports, also showed Congress workers allegedly confronting and assaulting the person who had interrupted the speech — adding a further dimension to the controversy.
The Hindu Sena Complaint
In his complaint, Gupta — who identified himself as a resident of Madhu Vihar, New Delhi — alleged that Kharge used 'foul language' and made 'abusive personal comments' about the Prime Minister and his family in a public forum. He argued that such language directed at the holder of a constitutional office could 'create anger and tension in society' and potentially disturb public peace and law and order.
'As a responsible citizen and head of Hindu Sena, I cannot ignore this open disrespect of a constitutional post,' Gupta stated in the complaint, urging the police to register an FIR and take strict legal action against the Congress chief.
BJP Files Separate Complaint in Patna
The Delhi filing follows a parallel complaint lodged at Patna's Kotwali police station by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Krishna Kumar, a member of the party's state working committee. Kumar said he learnt of the remark through television news coverage and was 'deeply hurt' by it. He urged the police to examine news reports, video footage, and other available evidence to establish the exact words used by Kharge and the context in which they were spoken. Kumar argued that 'derogatory comments about an individual's family on a public platform' were a sensitive matter requiring the maintenance of dignity and mutual respect in public life.
Political Fallout and Broader Context
The episode is the latest in a series of sharp exchanges between the ruling BJP and the Congress ahead of a politically charged period in Indian politics. Critics argue that remarks referencing a political opponent's deceased parent cross a threshold of personal propriety, even within the rough-and-tumble of electoral rhetoric. Congress leaders have not yet issued a formal public response to the police complaints filed by either Gupta or Kumar. As the complaints are processed, political observers will watch whether the Delhi Police or Patna authorities choose to act on them — a decision that is likely to generate further controversy regardless of its direction.
Point of View
Deployed simultaneously in Delhi and Patna, is a well-worn BJP and allied-group playbook: convert a rhetorical misstep by an opponent into a law-and-order question. What is notable here is that Kharge's remark, however sharp, was directed at a heckler — context the complainants have largely set aside. More troubling, and underreported, is the alleged assault on that same heckler by Congress workers, which raises legitimate questions about intra-event conduct that the party has yet to address squarely.
NationPress
26 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Mallikarjun Kharge say that triggered the controversy?
At a Congress programme in Patna on Sunday, Kharge responded to an audience member who interrupted him by saying 'Modi ka baap bhi jayega' (Even Modi's father will have to go), reportedly repeating the phrase multiple times. The remark, referencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late father, was widely circulated on television and social media.
Who has filed complaints against Kharge and where?
Two separate complaints have been filed. Hindu Sena National President Vishnu Gupta lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police Commissioner on Monday seeking an FIR against Kharge. BJP state working committee member Krishna Kumar also filed a complaint at Patna's Kotwali police station over the same remark.
What legal action are the complainants seeking?
Both complainants have urged police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Kharge and initiate legal proceedings. Kumar additionally asked authorities to examine video footage and news reports to establish the exact words used and their context.
What happened to the person who interrupted Kharge's speech?
According to reports, videos of the incident showed Congress workers allegedly confronting and assaulting the audience member who had interrupted Kharge's address. This aspect of the episode has added to the political controversy surrounding the event.
Has Congress responded to the complaints?
As of the filing of these complaints on 26 October, Congress had not issued a formal public response to either the Delhi Police complaint or the Patna police complaint. The party's next steps are being closely watched by political observers.
