# India news: Remark about Modi’s father sparks political row

https://mins.news/en/item/115412

- DW, 2026-10-26 07:17 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/india-news-remark-on-modi-s-father-stirs-political-row/live-79758965?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father at an event in Bihar has triggered controversy. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party called the remark indecent and plans nationwide protests on Monday.