Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge made ‘objectionable and unconstitutional’ comments. Kharge mentioned ‘thokenge’ (thrashing) in his remarks, apparently intended as a counter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s claims. The House erupted in protest, with members from both sides engaging in a verbal spat. Leader of the House J. P. Nadda demanded that Kharge either apologise or his comments be expunged from the House proceedings.Kharge, finding himself on the backfoot over the blooper, said that he apologises to the House Deputy Chairman, however, maintained that his comments were not intended at him. The combative BJP is likely to up the ante over the Congress chief’s remarks in days to come. The furore over the unparliamentary remarks saw Kharge and the Leader of. the House engaging in an direct face-off. The BJP seems to have given the BJP a fresh handle to train its guns at the Congress.