
A personal remark by opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge about PM Modi draws backlash, while Prince Alois of Liechtenstein visits India.
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge's remark about PM Modi's father sparks political outrage and planned protests, as two die in a Delhi construction collapse and Prince Alois of Liechtenstein visits India.
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An opposition leader made a personal remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his father, leading to political backlash.
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This is Mahima Kapoor reporting from Studio Delhi, where the weather may be getting cooler but political jabs and burning effigies will likely keep things heated.
The latest spark came from the president of India's largest opposition party. Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in response to an audience member at an event, made a personal remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his father. The remark has caused a political row with politicians from both ends clashing on social media and Modi's party now planning an effigy-burning protest on Monday.
Two people have reportedly died in a construction collapse in India's capital. The bodies were recovered on Monday morning after a night of search and rescue operations.
On a brighter note, Prince Alois of Liechtenstein is in India for a state visit with discussions of trade and investment, science, technology and innovation on the agenda.
Stay tuned for all of this and more!
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