ITANAGAR, OCT 26:

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Arunachal Pradesh, staged a protest at its state headquarters in Itanagar against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his reported “Baap” remark targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event in Patna.

Hundreds of BJP workers took part in the protest, which was led by state general secretaries Tadar Niglar and Junty Singpho. The demonstration culminated in the burning of Kharge’s effigy.

The BJP workers condemned the remark, stating that political differences should not lead to personal insults against elected leaders. They also called for greater dignity and decorum in public discourse.

In a statement, the state BJP said the country needed constructive politics, accountable leadership and respectful debate rather than personal attacks on the Prime Minister.

The party said the protest was part of a nationwide demonstration against what it described as disrespectful political rhetoric.