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'Atrocious': FM Sitharaman counters Kharge's errorist remark on PM Modi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's 'terrorist' remark against PM Modi as atrocious and a new low for the party. Kharge later clarified he meant Modi 'terrorizes' opponents using central agencies, not that he is a terrorist. Union Minister Piyush Goyal also condemned Kharge's comments, accusing the Gandhi family of throttling democracy.

21 Apr 2026 5:47 pm