Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge Launches Fiery Attack on BJP-RSS at Bihar Kesari

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-25 17:33:00

Launching an aggressive political offensive against the ruling dispensation, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday, October 25, 2026, targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), alleging that BJP administrations across the country are "formed through theft." Addressing a commemorative state function in Patna organized on the 149th birth anniversary of Bihar’s first Chief Minister, Bihar Kesari Dr. Srikrishna Singh, the veteran opposition leader questioned the integrity of the electoral process and demanded an immediate return to paper ballots for all upcoming elections. Welcomed by Rajya Sabha MP and Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Dr. Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Kharge utilized the historic platform to sharpen the grand old party’s political posture and mobilize regional cadre strength ahead of critical electoral contests.

Ballot Papers Over EVMs: Kharge Demands Electoral Overhaul

Speaking before party leaders and workers in the state capital, Kharge escalated the opposition’s recurring campaign against Electronic Voting Machines:

Direct Call to Scrap EVMs: Urging the Election Commission and central authorities to re-evaluate current polling mechanics, Kharge issued a direct slogan from the podium: "Remove EVMs and replace them with ballot papers."

Allegations of Electoral Theft: The Congress president maintained that wherever the BJP holds governance across states, those administrations are "formed by theft," asserting that the public mandate is frequently undermined by administrative maneuvering and machine vulnerabilities.

Renewed Opposition Push: The address reaffirmed the Congress party’s consistent stance that transparent, tamper-proof democratic practices can only be guaranteed by reinstating physical paper ballots in future general and assembly elections.

Honoring Bihar Kesari: The 149th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Srikrishna Singh

The political gathering served as a dual-purpose tribute to one of Bihar's most influential founding statesmen:

Commemorating a Visionary: The event marked the 149th birth anniversary of Dr. Srikrishna Singh (popularly revered as Shri Babu), the pioneering first Chief Minister of Bihar who laid the foundations of the state’s post-independence industrial and educational infrastructure.

Platform for Regional Mobilization: Organizers and senior Congress leadership gathered in Patna to invoke the inclusive legacy of Shri Babu, aiming to revitalize traditional political bases and bridge social coalitions across Bihar.

Warm Reception by State Leadership: Upon his arrival at the stage, Mallikarjun Kharge was formally greeted and felicitated by Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Akhilesh Prasad Singh along with top state office-bearers and legislators.

Ideological Confrontation: Congress Sharpens Narrative Against BJP-RSS

Kharge directed sharp ideological criticism toward the joint nexus of the BJP and the RSS during his Patna address:

Challenging Central Hegemony: The Congress chief accused the BJP and RSS leadership of eroding democratic institutions, weakening federal autonomy, and consolidating power through unconstitutional political pressure.

Sharpening the Electoral Narrative: By addressing critical governance issues during a major historical commemoration, the Congress demonstrated a calculated strategy to sharpen its ideological messaging and construct a counter-narrative against the NDA government.

Consolidating Grassroots Cadres: The fiery speech energized party workers across districts, setting the tone for coordinated opposition campaigns and street-level mobilizations focusing on voter awareness and constitutional protection.

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