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VIDEO | Delhi: On Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "This is deeply distressing. The remarks made yesterday in Patna by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding Prime Minister Modi’s late father have left me stunned and profoundly hurt. What is most shocking about this entire episode is that these comments did not come from an ordinary party worker or a junior leader, but from the national president of a party that claims to be the oldest political organisation in the country. Through his conduct, the Congress President has wounded the sentiments of millions of our countrymen. Yet, the Congress party did not stop there; they are now further hurting people's sentiments by attempting to justify Kharge ji’s words. Instead of acknowledging the error and expressing regret, the Congress is busy defending and rationalising this statement. ...When the national president of the Congress party himself employs such language, it not only undermines the dignity of his office but also raises serious questions about the political culture of the Congress. Political opposition is one thing, but such conduct is unacceptable under any circumstances. ...I believe this is not merely an insult to an individual or a family; it is an assault on the dignity of Indian politics itself. In a democracy, one may certainly express opposition, question policies, and criticise the government but one must, at the very least, refrain from violating the bounds of personal decency. The Congress should remember that in a democracy, the public keeps track of everything and, when the time comes, provides a fitting response. I want to make it clear to the Congress that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot be swayed by such remarks, nor can his resolve to serve the public be weakened in any way." (Full video available on PTI Videos - ptivideos.com)