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The delegation met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and urged the poll body to take the “strictest possible action”, calling the comment deeply offensive and unacceptable in democratic discourse.

“Outraged and anguished”: BJP

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who led the delegation along with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, said the party was “hurt, anguished and outraged” by the remark.With a very heavy heart, we met the Election Commission today and demanded the strictest action against the Congress president,” Rijiju said, adding that such statements undermine the dignity of public life.

He also asserted that under Modi’s leadership, the country remains committed to eradicating terrorism, and such remarks should not be trivialised in political rhetoric.

Demand for legal action and content takedown

The BJP has urged the Commission to:

• Initiate proceedings against Kharge under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
• Issue a warning to prevent repetition of such remarks
• Direct social media platforms to remove the “offensive content”

Political rhetoric and past references

Rijiju alleged that the Congress has a history of using derogatory language for the Prime Minister, citing past remarks such as “maut ka saudagar” and other personal attacks.

He said such statements reflect a pattern that “crosses all limits of decency” and warned that voters would respond politically.

EC yet to decide

The Election Commission of India has not issued an official response so far. As per procedure, the poll body may examine the complaint, seek clarification if required, and decide whether the remarks violate the Model Code of Conduct or other legal provisions.

Larger context

The episode underscores the escalating political rhetoric ahead of key electoral contests, where sharp exchanges between parties are increasingly drawing institutional scrutiny. Whether the EC intervenes — and how — could set a precedent on limits of political speech in India’s electoral landscape.