"Congress should publically apologise": BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on row over alleged abuses hurled at PM Modi

Patna (Bihar) [India], August 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dinesh Sharma on Saturday demanded that Congress issue a public apology for allegedly abusing the late mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra' in Bihar's Darbhanga.
"In Uttar Pradesh, too, a Congress leader used abusive words about the great people of the Sangh. They should publicly apologise," Sharma told ANI.
The BJP leader said that "insulting and abusing" deceased people has become a habit of Congress, which the people do not approve.
"Taking the names of deceased people, insulting, abusing them has become a habit of Congress. People no longer like this. You will make someone use indecent language against the Prime Minister's late mother from the stage and then go asking for votes. It is not right to insult a mother and use indecent language for the Prime Minister," Sharma said.
A massive political row has erupted after an purported video on the internet showed the accused hurling abusive slurs against PM Modi, with BJP leaders slamming the opposition for "lowering" the political standards. However, the opposition said that the BJP is "raising 'irrelevant' issues to distract from the crucial ones.
Earlier in the day, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi stopped his car and tried to distribute candies (or toffees) to protestors showing him the black-flag over the alleged abuses hurled at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during the 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra' earlier in Bihar's Darbhanga.
It was the members of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) who were protesting against Rahul Gandhi. Afterwards, the Rai Barelli MP stopped his car and tried to calm the protesters by offering candies.
Gandhi held a roadshow, as part of opposition's Voter Adhikaar Yatra, where he was seen raising slogans against the alleged "vote theft" in the previous assembly elections.
While speaking to ANI, Gandhi raised slogans, "Vote chor, gaddi chhodd."
Earlier, the BJP and Congress workers clashed in Bihar's Patna on Friday over the alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Modi and his late mother during an INDIA bloc rally in Darbhanga.
Stones were pelted at the site as the BJP staged a protest against the Congress in front of the Congress office in Patna.
Bihar Minister and BJP leader Nitin Nabin stated that the public will give a "befitting reply" to Congress.
Nabin told ANI, "Every son of Bihar will give a befitting reply to Congress for insulting a mother. We will take revenge for this."
While Congress worker Ashutosh slammed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, claiming that the clash happened with the government's involvement.
"A befitting reply will be given. This is happening with the government's involvement. Nitish Kumar is doing wrong," Ashutosh said.
Moreover, Darbhanga Police arrested the man accused of hurling abuses against PM Modi.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashok Kumar Chaudhary stated that a case has been registered and action will be taken against those found to be involved.
SP City Ashok Kumar Chaudhary told ANI, "A case has been registered, and an accused arrested. His name is being verified. The person is identifying himself as Raja...Action will be taken against those found involved."
The 16-day 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav aims to raise awareness about alleged irregularities in the voter list, which opposition leaders have termed a case of 'vote chori' (vote theft).
Covering over 1,300 km across 20 districts, the yatra is scheduled to conclude in Patna on September 1.
Bihar Assembly elections are expected later this year, although the Election Commission of India (ECI) has not announced an official date. (ANI)