Thu Oct 24 20:39:15 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**
– A war of words has erupted between the BJP and Congress ahead of the Wayanad by-elections.
– Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi submitted her nomination on Wednesday.
– The BJP accused Congress of insulting party president Mallikarjun Kharge by not allowing him into the nomination room with Priyanka, forcing him to wait outside.
– The BJP speculated that this treatment was due to Kharge being a Dalit, sharing a video of him outside the room on social media.
– BJP leaders, including Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, former Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Amit Malviya, criticized Congress’s treatment of Kharge.
– They expressed sadness over the way the Gandhi family treated a senior parliamentarian and Dalit leader.
– Congress responded by labeling the BJP’s accusations as cheap and posted a photo of Kharge alongside Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka Gandhi to counter the claims.
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