Kharge Challenges BJP with Unity Call As Maharashtra Elections Near

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's divisive slogan while highlighting Congress's history of leaders sacrificing for unity. He challenged BJP to decide between Adityanath's slogan and PM Modi's unity message, emphasizing Congress's commitment to national unity amidst upcoming Maharashtra elections.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, particularly targeting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's divisive slogan and contrasting it with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unity message.

Speaking in Nagpur ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, Kharge emphasized Congress's historic sacrifices for national unity. He challenged the BJP to clarify its stance on unity slogans as endorsed by Adityanath and Modi.

Accusing the BJP and RSS of using provocative tactics for electoral gains, Kharge asserted that Maharashtra needs a government focused on development, expressing confidence in the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition's success in the upcoming polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)