Assembly elections 2026: Kharge attacks BJP over governor tussles, asks voters to stop ‘Hitler-like rule’
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sharpened his campaign pitch for the 2026 assembly elections, criticising the BJP and pointing to clashes between governors and non-BJP state governments as political temperatures rise in poll-bound states.
What happened
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on January 25, 2026, criticised the BJP in the context of upcoming 2026 assembly elections and urged voters to push back against what he described as authoritarian politics.
The remarks came amid heightened political sparring over clashes between governors and opposition-ruled state governments, an issue gaining prominence in the run-up to polls.
Context
- Assembly elections are due later in 2026 in states including West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.
- Governor–state government confrontations have become a recurring political flashpoint in several opposition-ruled states.
What to watch
Expect more statements from national leaders as parties frame election narratives around federalism, constitutional roles and Centre–state relations.