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thebalanced.newsKharge Calls PM Modi 'Terrorist', Later Clarifies He Meant 'Terrorising' Political Opponents
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge sparked controversy during the Tamil Nadu election campaign by calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist" while criticizing the AIADMK for allying with the BJP. Kharge later clarified that he meant Modi "terrorises" political opponents using central agencies like the ED, IT, and CBI. He accused the BJP of undermining democracy and equality, linking this to the defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill and delimitation issues. BJP leaders condemned Kharge's remarks, demanding apologies and calling the comments insulting to the Prime Minister and the nation.
Political Bias
65%21%14%
Sentiment
30%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 24 sources
● Left 65%● Center 21%● Right 14%
The article group presents perspectives primarily from Congress and BJP sources. Congress leaders, especially Kharge, criticize PM Modi and the BJP, framing them as undermining democratic principles and misusing government agencies. BJP sources respond strongly, condemning Kharge's remarks as disrespectful and demanding apologies. The coverage reflects the political contest in Tamil Nadu, highlighting opposition unity against the BJP while showcasing the ruling party's defense of Modi's leadership.
Sentiment — Negative (30/100)
The overall sentiment in the articles is mixed and contentious. Kharge's remarks and subsequent clarification introduce a critical and confrontational tone, while BJP responses express condemnation and demand apologies, reflecting political tension. The coverage includes both accusations and rebuttals, maintaining a charged but factual tone without overt editorializing, capturing the heated nature of the election discourse.
How 11 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 21 Apr, 10:12 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes21 Apr, 10:12 amKharge refers to PM Modi as terrorist, slams AIADMK over BJP alliance
- 2moneycontrol21 Apr, 10:29 amMallikarjun Kharge calls PM Modi a 'terrorist', then clarifies saying 'he ....'- Moneycontrol.com
- 3english21 Apr, 10:39 amKharge Calls PM Modi 'Terrorist', Questions AIADMK-BJP Alliance
- 4indiatoday21 Apr, 11:02 amPM Modi is a terrorist: Mallikarjun Kharge sparks row, BJP hits back
- 5news1821 Apr, 11:09 am'How Can They Join Modi, He's A Terrorist': Kharge Stirs Up New Controversy, BJP Demands Apology
- 6indiatoday21 Apr, 11:10 amMallikarjun Kharge calls PM Modi a 'terrorist', then clarifies
- 7swarajyamag21 Apr, 11:43 amKharge Calls PM Modi A 'Terrorist' While Slamming AIADMK Over BJP Alliance
- 8freepressjournal21 Apr, 11:45 amMallikarjun Kharge Makes U-Turn On PM Modi 'Terrorist' Remarks; Says He Meant 'Threatens'
- 9economictimes21 Apr, 12:11 pmKharge calls PM Narendra Modi a 'terrorist'; later claims he meant PM terrorising opponents
- 10republicworld21 Apr, 12:17 pm'Apologise To Nation For Calling PM 'Terrorist'; Tamil Nadu Will Give A Befitting Reply': Piyush Goyal
Lens Score breakdown
35/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Central GovernmentGovernor's OfficeLok Sabha
Political
AIADMKDMKBJPAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra KazhagamBharatiya Janata PartyDravida Munnetra KazhagamCongress
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Sources analysed
- 24
- Last analysed
- 21 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Bharatiya Janata PartyTerrorismMallikarjun KhargeIndian National CongressNarendra ModiAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra KazhagamDemocracyTamil NaduCentral Bureau of InvestigationPolitical partyChennaiM. K. Stalin
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