BJP demands public apology from Kharge over remarks on President Murmu

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today accused Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge of insulting President Droupadi Murmu and disrespecting her tribal identity through derogatory remarks and demanded a written public apology.

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At a press briefing here, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia also called for Kharge’s resignation, accusing him of displaying an "anti-tribal and anti-Dalit" mindset. He further highlighted past instances of disrespect towards former President Ram Nath Kovind by Congress leaders.

“We ask Mallikarjun Kharge to offer a written apology for his distasteful and derogatory remarks against the President of India and former President Ram Nath Kovind, both of whom represent the Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste communities—communities that epitomize hard work and serve as an inspiration for millions of Indians,” he added.

Bhatia’s remarks came in response to Kharge’s statement at an event in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on Monday, where he raised concerns over deforestation in the state. Kharge had alleged, “They just talk big; we made Murmu ji President of India, we made (Ram Nath) Kovind President. Yes, you did, but for what? To snatch our property? To snatch our jungles? To stop our water? They have done this to snatch our land...”