Row Over Remark on PM Modi; BJP Slams Congress, Calls for Nationwide ProtestsA political controversy erupted following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public gathering in Patna. Responding to an audience member who stated that the Prime Minister would not leave office, Kharge made a remark referring to the Prime Minister's father, triggering sharp condemnation from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the remarks, asserting that the Congress leadership had crossed bounds of political decorum and made indecent references to the Prime Minister's late father. The BJP accused the Congress party of resorting to the politics of abuse out of political frustration and announced demonstrations and nationwide protests, including outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, seeking an apology.
A police complaint was also registered against Kharge in Patna. Meanwhile, the Congress defended the remarks, claiming the phrase was a common colloquial expression rather than an intentional insult, while accusing the ruling party of misrepresenting statements.Opposition Leader Returns From Exile, Massive Crowds Gather Amid Uncertainty Over DemocracyA prominent opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate has returned to Venezuela after nearly a year abroad, making a public appearance before a massive gathering of supporters outside a basilica.
The return comes amid widespread uncertainty over the future of the nation, democratic governance, and upcoming elections following significant political upheaval. Observers report that repressive state structures and surveillance mechanisms remain active across the country, continuing the detention and monitoring of political activists.
While citizens demand a clear democratic transition and fresh elections, questions persist over stability and official response to the opposition leadership.Israel Election: Expats Fly Home To Vote In Dead Heat As Netanyahu Faces Tough TestTens of thousands of Israeli expatriates are travelling back to Israel in unprecedented numbers to cast their ballots in person for the October 27 election. Israeli law strictly bars remote and absentee voting for regular citizens abroad, restricting postal ballots solely to diplomats and official emissaries.
An estimated 67,000 citizens have flown in from the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia at their own expense to participate in the dead-heat election. Analysts suggest expatriate voters could influence two key parliamentary seats, creating major political implications for Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party.
Marking Israel's sixth election in seven years and the first full-term election since 1988, key voter concerns include national security and the ongoing war.Trump Backs Netanyahu Ahead Of Israel Polls As Gaza War & Iran Threat LoomUnited States President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's parliamentary elections, urging Israelis to vote for him. Trump described Netanyahu as an outstanding warrior prime minister and stated that the United States and Israel must finish the job against Iran, claiming Iran's military and economy are severely compromised.
The endorsement marks a departure from conventional diplomatic norms of non-interference in foreign democratic processes, reflecting Trump's foreign policy approach. The development comes as Israel heads into a tightly contested election, with Netanyahu facing a strong challenge from former military chief Gadi Eisenkot amid domestic concerns regarding security failures, the Gaza conflict, and the rising cost of living.
Netanyahu has continued to frame himself as the decisive leader capable of confronting regional adversaries, warning Tehran against testing Israeli defences.