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BJP accuses Congress of insulting PM Modi in mimicry at Rahul Gandhi's Indore rally
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 08:31 PM
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A mimicry performance at Rahul Gandhi's 'Students' Echo' rally in Indore triggered a political clash, with the BJP saying it mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, while the Congress dismissed the claim.
Rahul Gandhi addressed a crowd of students and supporters in Indore on Saturday as part of his "Students' Echo" outreach program. Midway through the event, a short mimicry act was performed that resembled the Prime Minister and referenced his late mother, prompting immediate reactions from political parties.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned the segment, labeling it a deliberate insult to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother, Smt. Savitri Devi. Party leaders demanded an apology from the Congress and called for disciplinary action against those responsible for the performance.
Congress representatives rejected the BJP's allegations, stating that the mimicry was a harmless cultural act and that no disrespect was intended toward any individual. They urged the BJP to focus on substantive issues rather than sensationalising a routine entertainment piece.
Both parties exchanged statements on social media, but no formal legal complaint has been filed as of now. The incident underscores the heightened political sensitivities surrounding public events in the run‑up to upcoming elections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned the segment, labeling it a deliberate insult to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother, Smt. Savitri Devi. Party leaders demanded an apology from the Congress and called for disciplinary action against those responsible for the performance.
Congress representatives rejected the BJP's allegations, stating that the mimicry was a harmless cultural act and that no disrespect was intended toward any individual. They urged the BJP to focus on substantive issues rather than sensationalising a routine entertainment piece.
Both parties exchanged statements on social media, but no formal legal complaint has been filed as of now. The incident underscores the heightened political sensitivities surrounding public events in the run‑up to upcoming elections.