'Never Said PM Is Terrorist, Referred To Silencing People': Kharge Clarifies Remark
Kharge calls PM Modi ‘terrorist’, attacks AIADMK-BJP tie-up, says alliance weakens democracy and accuses Centre of undermining equality, justice and federalism.
- Kharge alleged misuse of central agencies to target political opponents.
- BJP demanded an apology, intensifying pre-election political row.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the AIADMK for aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the PM a “terrorist” and alleging that the BJP does not believe in equality or justice. Addressing an election rally in Velachery, Kharge said the alliance weakens democracy and accused the AIADMK of compromising Tamil Nadu’s interests by siding with the ruling party at the Centre.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "How can they (AIADMK) join with Modi? He is a terrorist. And he who won't believe in equality. His party won't believe in equality and justice. And these people are joining with them, it means that they are… pic.twitter.com/qymq7H54Z7
— IANS (@ians_india) April 21, 2026
Remark And Clarification
Amid backlash, Kharge later clarified his statement, saying it had been misinterpreted. He said his remarks were aimed at highlighting what he described as a pattern of intimidation by the Centre, alleging that institutions such as the Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax Department and CBI were being used to pressure political opponents.
Kharge also accused the Prime Minister of violating the Model Code of Conduct during the campaign and alleged that central agencies were being misused to target opposition leaders. He further criticised the Election Commission, claiming it had failed to act impartially.
Attack On BJP & AIADMK
Sharpening his political attack, Kharge described delimitation as “cheating” and accused the Centre of delaying the implementation of women’s reservation despite passing the Bill earlier. He claimed repeated requests for an all-party meeting were ignored.
He further criticised the AIADMK, calling it a “silent-slave partner” of the BJP, and alleged it had lost its political identity. Kharge also accused the Centre of withholding funds due to Tamil Nadu and interfering in state matters, including through the Governor’s office.
Congress is contesting 28 seats in alliance with the DMK in the April 23 Assembly polls, with counting scheduled for May 4.
Political Row Deepens
The BJP reacted sharply, demanding that Kharge apologise for his comments. The controversy has added to the charged political atmosphere ahead of the elections, with both sides trading accusations.
Afzal Yakub & Naxals are innocent
— Shehzad Jai Hind (Chowkidar as per INC ecosystem) (@Shehzad_Ind) April 21, 2026
But for Congress
Chaiwala OBC PM is terrorist
RSS is poisonous snake
Sanatan is Disease
This is Cong ki Sanvidhan virodhi Nafrati dukaan
They are giving clean chit to Jihad & abusing elected PM
175 abuses so far pic.twitter.com/pSfXO6EqpQ
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