After derogatory slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Congress’ ‘vote chori’ protest escalated into a political storm Sunday, the party sought to downplay the controversy, distancing itself from the remarks and denying any link with the slogans.

Congress workers and leaders had gathered at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan Sunday for a protest rally against alleged ‘vote chori’, accusing the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of colluding to manipulate elections.

While the demonstration was intended to target what the party described as electoral manipulation, it soon triggered controversy after several participants were heard raising objectionable slogans against the Prime Minister.

As slogans echoed across the venue, some workers were heard chanting, “Modi teri k

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