
Aug 5, 2026
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'Aimed at BJP, not students': Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on 'lathi-charge' remarks amid police exam protest
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge faced a political row after his remarks about a lathi-charge during a police exam protest. Kharge said his comments targeted BJP protests, not students. He justified police action to maintain law and order, while the BJP demanded his resignation over the alleged exam mismanagement issues.