Kharge's 'baap' jibe at PM Modi sparks BJP row, heckler thrashed at Patna event
Synopsis
At a Congress event in Patna, party president Mallikarjun Kharge fired back at a pro-Modi heckler with 'Modi ka baap bhi jayega' — a remark he repeated three times. The heckler was then thrashed and thrown out by Congress workers. The viral video handed the BJP a ready campaign clip, with leaders including Tuhin Sinha and Giriraj Singh delivering stinging responses.
Key Takeaways
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge made a 'Modi ka baap bhi jayega' remark at a party event in Patna on 25 October 2026 .
The comment was directed at heckler Santosh Singh , who had shouted 'Modi nahin jaayega' at the Congress gathering.
Santosh Singh was subsequently surrounded and thrashed by Congress workers before being thrown out of the venue.
Video of the incident went viral on social media, triggering a fierce BJP response.
BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha called Kharge's behaviour 'disgusting, petulant, uncouth'; Union Minister Giriraj Singh also hit out at the Congress leadership.
The episode occurred at the 139th birth anniversary celebration of Shri Krishna Singh , Bihar's first Chief Minister.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge triggered a sharp political controversy on Sunday, 25 October 2026, after making a pointed remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a party event in Patna, Bihar, prompting a fierce rebuttal from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The incident, which also saw a pro-Modi heckler physically assaulted by Congress workers, quickly went viral on social media.
What Happened at the Patna Event
The episode unfolded at the 139th birth anniversary celebration of Shri Krishna Singh, Bihar's first Chief Minister, organised by the Congress in Patna. During Kharge's address, a man in the audience — later identified as Santosh Singh — was heard shouting 'Modi nahin jaayega' (Modi won't lose power), a disruption that visibly irked the Congress president.
Kharge responded sharply, declaring, 'Modi ka baap bhi jayega' (Even PM Modi's father will have to go) — a line he reportedly repeated three times. The remark, widely characterised as a personal dig at the Prime Minister, drew immediate attention.
Heckler Assaulted, Video Goes Viral
Following the exchange, Santosh Singh was surrounded by Congress workers, who reportedly thrashed him before throwing him out of the venue. Video footage of the altercation — capturing both the heckling, Kharge's retort, and the subsequent assault — circulated widely on social media platforms, amplifying the controversy well beyond Bihar.
This is not the first time a political gathering in Bihar has seen tensions between party workers and dissenters in the crowd, but the incident drew unusually strong national attention given the seniority of the figures involved.
BJP's Counterattack
BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha, in a post on social media platform X, said: 'Such disgusting, petulant, uncouth behaviour from Kharge ji shows the growing frustration in Congress ranks — all their attempts to manufacture anarchy in the name of protests have failed.'
Union Minister and Lok Sabha member from Bihar, Giriraj Singh, also weighed in sharply, saying: 'I used to think only Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition) is foolish. Now it seems there's a whole bunch of them.'
Political Context
The incident comes amid heightened political activity in Bihar, a state that remains a key electoral battleground for both the Congress-led INDIA alliance and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Kharge's outburst, while apparently spontaneous, risks reinforcing the BJP's narrative of opposition desperation. Notably, Congress has been attempting to consolidate its footprint in Bihar, a state where it remains a junior partner and faces an uphill task.
The assault on Santosh Singh also raises questions about crowd management and political tolerance at opposition events, with critics arguing that the optics of a heckler being physically removed could hand the BJP a ready campaign clip.
What Happens Next
The BJP is expected to amplify the video in the lead-up to any state-level electoral activity, while the Congress has yet to issue a formal statement distancing itself from the violence against the heckler. All eyes will be on whether Kharge or the party offers any clarification on the remark or the treatment of Santosh Singh.
Point of View
And the assault on Santosh Singh gives it an even sharper edge. Bihar is a state where Congress cannot afford unforced errors: it is already a junior alliance partner with limited on-ground strength. More fundamentally, the incident exposes a recurring Congress problem — senior leaders reacting to provocation in ways that generate viral content for their opponents. The party needs a rapid, credible response on the violence, or this clip will define the news cycle for days.
NationPress
25 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Mallikarjun Kharge say about PM Modi at the Patna event?
Kharge said 'Modi ka baap bhi jayega' (Even PM Modi's father will have to go) in response to a heckler who shouted 'Modi nahin jaayega' at a Congress event in Patna on 25 October 2026. He reportedly repeated the line three times.
Who is Santosh Singh and what happened to him?
Santosh Singh is the man who heckled Congress president Kharge at the Patna event by chanting support for PM Modi. He was subsequently surrounded and thrashed by Congress workers and thrown out of the venue.
How did the BJP respond to Kharge's remark?
BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha posted on X calling Kharge's behaviour 'disgusting, petulant, uncouth' and said it reflected Congress's growing frustration. Union Minister Giriraj Singh also mocked the Congress leadership publicly.
Where and why was the Congress event held in Patna?
The event was held in Patna to mark the 139th birth anniversary of Shri Krishna Singh, Bihar's first Chief Minister. It was organised by the Congress party.
What is the political significance of this incident for Bihar?
Bihar is a key electoral battleground and the incident risks damaging the Congress's efforts to strengthen its alliance presence in the state. The viral video of both Kharge's remark and the assault on the heckler gives the BJP ready ammunition ahead of any electoral activity.
