Deve Gowda responds to Kharge's 'loved Congress, married Modi' dig, calls it 'abusive relationship'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's light-hearted remark about HD Deve Gowda 'loving Congress but marrying Modi' during a Rajya Sabha farewell session, which initially made the PM laugh, has now drawn a sharp response from the former PM, who called his past alliance with Congress an 'abusive relationship' that ended in 'divorce'.

17 Mar, 07:09 — 19 Mar, 01:11

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Why this matters

This story highlights a rare moment of lightheartedness and camaraderie in the often-contentious Indian Parliament, particularly during a farewell session for Rajya Sabha members. It also underscores the evolving political alliances in India, as seen in the JD(S)'s shift from Congress to BJP.

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge made a sarcastic remark about HD Deve Gowda in the Rajya Sabha
Kharge's remark was that Deve Gowda 'loved Congress but married Modi'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen laughing at Kharge's remark

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Congress president Kharge made the remark on Wednesday in Rajya Sabha

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HD Deve Gowda responded to Kharge's dig by calling his alliance an 'abusive relationship'

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The Rajya Sabha session saw a shift from noisy protests to laughter due to Kharge's remark

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PM Modi addressed the Upper House on the occasion of the biennial farewell

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HD Deve Gowda's response, calling his alliance with BJP an 'abusive relationship'

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PM Modi's farewell speech to 59 Rajya Sabha members, hailing Deve Gowda, Kharge, and Sharad Pawar

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The revocation of suspension for 8 Lok Sabha MPs

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hinduMostly Factual48d ago

In politics, there's no full stop: PM bids farewell to 59 Rajya Sabha members; hails Deve Gowda, Kharge, Sharad Pawar

Addressing the Upper House on the occasion of the biennial farewell, PM Modi said such moments naturally dissolve partisan divides

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual48d ago

'Loved us, married Modiji': Kharge's punchline on Deve Gowda remark leaves PM in splits - watch

By TOI NEWS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual47d ago

'Abusive relationship': Deve Gowda responds to Kharge's ‘loved Congress, married Modi' dig

Congress president Kharge on Wednesday said in Rajya Sabha sarcastically that former PM and JD(S) leader HD Deve Gowda "loved Congress but married Modi".

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indian-expressMostly Factual49d ago

Suspension of 8 Lok Sabha MPs revoked, Congress says: ‘Lakshman Rekha must include dignity of LoP’

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ndtvMostly Factual48d ago

"Loved Us, Married Modiji": M Kharge's HD Deve Gowda Remark Makes PM Laugh

In a welcome shift from noisy protests and heated exchanges between the treasury and Opposition benches, the Rajya Sabha today rang with peals of laughter, thanks to a light-hearted remark by outgoing member and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

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First report: indian-express · 17 Mar, 07:09|Full coverage: 5 · 1d 18h|Window: 1d 18h

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indian-express17 Mar, 07:09First to report

Suspension of 8 Lok Sabha MPs revoked, Congress says: ‘Lakshman Rekha must include dignity of LoP’

1d later

hindu18 Mar, 07:24

In politics, there's no full stop: PM bids farewell to 59 Rajya Sabha members; hails Deve Gowda, Kharge, Sharad Pawar

ndtv18 Mar, 07:59

"Loved Us, Married Modiji": M Kharge's HD Deve Gowda Remark Makes PM Laugh

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Times of India18 Mar, 09:12

'Loved us, married Modiji': Kharge's punchline on Deve Gowda remark leaves PM in splits - watch

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hindustan-times19 Mar, 01:11Latest update

'Abusive relationship': Deve Gowda responds to Kharge's ‘loved Congress, married Modi' dig

Story evolution

The initial narrative focused on the humorous exchange and PM Modi's laughter, later shifting to include Deve Gowda's direct and more critical response to the jibe.

Kharge's Remark and PM's ReactionMarch 18 morning

Congress President Kharge made a sarcastic comment about Deve Gowda's political alliances, which amused PM Modi and others in the Rajya Sabha.

Gowda's ResponseMarch 19 morning

Former PM Deve Gowda later responded to Kharge's dig, characterizing his alliance with the BJP as an 'abusive relationship'.

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Deve Gowda responds to Kharge's 'loved Congress, married Modi' dig, calls it 'abusive relationship'

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In politics, there's no full stop: PM bids farewell to 59 Rajya Sabha members; hails Deve Gowda, Kharge, Sharad Pawar

'Loved us, married Modiji': Kharge's punchline on Deve Gowda remark leaves PM in splits - watch

'Abusive relationship': Deve Gowda responds to Kharge's ‘loved Congress, married Modi' dig

Suspension of 8 Lok Sabha MPs revoked, Congress says: ‘Lakshman Rekha must include dignity of LoP’

"Loved Us, Married Modiji": M Kharge's HD Deve Gowda Remark Makes PM Laugh

Coverage Timeline

Suspension of 8 Lok Sabha MPs revoked, Congress says: ‘Lakshman Rekha must include dignity of LoP’

In politics, there's no full stop: PM bids farewell to 59 Rajya Sabha members; hails Deve Gowda, Kharge, Sharad Pawar

"Loved Us, Married Modiji": M Kharge's HD Deve Gowda Remark Makes PM Laugh

'Loved us, married Modiji': Kharge's punchline on Deve Gowda remark leaves PM in splits - watch

'Abusive relationship': Deve Gowda responds to Kharge's ‘loved Congress, married Modi' dig

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