Kharge Calls PM Modi 'Terrorist', Later Clarifies Remarks Amid Political Row
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Kharge Calls PM Modi 'Terrorist', Later Clarifies Remarks Amid Political Row

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge sparked controversy by calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist" while criticizing the AIADMK's alliance with the BJP ahead of Tamil Nadu elections. Kharge later clarified he meant Modi "terrorises" political opponents using central agencies like the ED, IT, and CBI. The BJP condemned the remarks as derogatory and demanded an apology, filing complaints with the Election Commission. Kharge also criticized the BJP over the Women's Reservation Bill and alleged misuse of government institutions to intimidate opposition parties.

Political Bias
54%22%24%
Sentiment
31%
AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 21 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 44 sources
● Left 54%● Center 22%● Right 24%

The article group presents perspectives primarily from Congress and BJP sources. Congress leaders emphasize Kharge's criticism of Modi and the AIADMK-BJP alliance, framing it as a challenge to democratic values and misuse of institutions. BJP leaders respond strongly, condemning the remarks as disrespectful and demanding apologies and regulatory action. The coverage reflects the polarized political environment, with both sides asserting their narratives and contesting the implications of Kharge's statements.

Sentiment — Negative (31/100)

The overall tone across the articles is contentious and critical, reflecting a political dispute. Kharge's remarks and subsequent clarification are reported alongside BJP's sharp condemnation and calls for apology, creating a negative and confrontational sentiment. The coverage highlights accusations, rebuttals, and institutional complaints, underscoring the heightened tensions during the election period without positive framing.

How 15 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
english'Congress Brought Shame To Nation': Amit Shah Slams Kharge Over PM 'Terrorist' RemarkLeftNeutral
thehinduBJP seeks Election Commission action against Congress chief Kharge for remark on PMLeftNeutral
moneycontrolBJP urges EC to take action against Mallikarjun Kharge for 'terrorist' remark against PM Modi- Moneycontrol.comCenter-leftNeutral
indiatvnewsBJP files complaint with EC against Kharge's 'terrorist' remark on PM Modi, seeks public apologyCenter-leftNeutral
ndtv"Mallikarjun Kharge Brought Shame To Nation By Calling PM Modi A Terrorist": Amit ShahRightNegative
theprintBJP urges EC to take action against Kharge for 'terrorist' remark against PM ModiCenterNeutral
thestatesmanDhami seeks Kharge's apology over 'terrorist' remark on PM ModiRightNeutral
timesnowKharge Targets PM Modi: BJP Rips Congress, 'Terrorist' Taunt - Slip or Stunt? Nation Wants To KnowCenter-leftNeutral
hindustantimes'Didn't call PM Modi terrorist, he is facilitating terrorism': Mallikarjun Kharge after uproarLeftNegative
thestatesmanKharge's 'terrorist' remark on Modi sparks political row; Congress chief clarifiesLeftNegative
theprintKharge's 'terrorist' comment against PM Modi triggers political row; BJP hits back, terms remark 'crass'LeftNegative
theprintKharge''s ''terrorist'' remark at Modi; accuses PM of ''terrorising'' political parties, people by misusing govt machineryLeftNegative
wionMallikarjun Kharge calls PM Modi 'a Terrorist', then backtracks, says I never said...LeftNegative
theprintCong abusing PM Modi because he wants women's quota: BJP slams Kharge's 'terrorist' remarkRightNeutral
theprintKharge accuses PM Modi of terrorising political parties, people by misusing govt machineryLeftNegative

Coverage timeline

theprint broke this story on 21 Apr, 01:30 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    theprint21 Apr, 01:30 pm
    Kharge accuses PM Modi of terrorising political parties, people by misusing govt machinery
  2. 2
    theprint21 Apr, 01:42 pm
    Cong abusing PM Modi because he wants women's quota: BJP slams Kharge's 'terrorist' remark
  3. 3
    wion21 Apr, 01:56 pm
    Mallikarjun Kharge calls PM Modi 'a Terrorist', then backtracks, says I never said...
  4. 4
    theprint21 Apr, 02:30 pm
    Kharge''s ''terrorist'' remark at Modi; accuses PM of ''terrorising'' political parties, people by misusing govt machinery
  5. 5
    theprint21 Apr, 02:31 pm
    Kharge's 'terrorist' comment against PM Modi triggers political row; BJP hits back, terms remark 'crass'
  6. 6
    thestatesman21 Apr, 03:03 pm
    Kharge's 'terrorist' remark on Modi sparks political row; Congress chief clarifies
  7. 7
    hindustantimes21 Apr, 03:41 pm
    'Didn't call PM Modi terrorist, he is facilitating terrorism': Mallikarjun Kharge after uproar
  8. 8
    timesnow21 Apr, 03:46 pm
    Kharge Targets PM Modi: BJP Rips Congress, 'Terrorist' Taunt - Slip or Stunt? Nation Wants To Know
  9. 9
    thestatesman21 Apr, 04:07 pm
    Dhami seeks Kharge's apology over 'terrorist' remark on PM Modi
  10. 10
    theprint21 Apr, 04:18 pm
    BJP urges EC to take action against Kharge for 'terrorist' remark against PM Modi

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
44
Last analysed
21 Apr 2026
Key entities
Indian National CongressMallikarjun KhargeNarendra ModiBharatiya Janata PartyTerrorismDemocracyAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra KazhagamTamil NaduChennaiCentral Bureau of InvestigationPolitical partyUnion Council of Ministers