BJP Demands Action Against Kharge Over 'Provocative' Speech

The BJP has called for the arrest of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over allegedly provocative remarks made during a rally in Assam. BJP claims that Kharge's statement, comparing BJP and RSS to a 'poisonous snake,' incites violence. They urged the Karnataka police to ensure protection for BJP workers.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday called for the arrest of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over a controversial statement made during an election rally in Assam.

According to a complaint submitted to Karnataka's Director General of Police, M A Saleem, BJP leaders alleged that Kharge advocated violence by comparing RSS/BJP to a 'poisonous snake' in his remarks.

The BJP has condemned Kharge's statements as irresponsible, with the potential to incite violence nationwide, and demanded increased security for BJP and RSS members as a precautionary measure.

(With inputs from agencies.)