A stand-up comedian mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Indore, sparking a political row between the BJP and Congress. The incident occurred during the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event, where Gandhi addressed students on education and employment. The comedian, Pulkit Mani, performed a skit with Gandhi, using phrases like 'my friend' and 'ma ko kursi do, ma' (give a chair to the mother), which drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders.

The BJP accused Congress of engaging in 'cheap political theatre' and questioned the party's integrity. Union minister Piyush Goyal called the act 'uncultured' and suggested Rahul Gandhi should consider stand-up comedy as a career. Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of becoming a 'circus' and criticized the party for mocking the late mother of Modi. Smriti Irani and Sandeep Pathak also condemned the mimicry, linking it to the Congress's 'intellectual bankruptcy'.

Congress leaders defended the event, arguing that mimicry is a form of democratic expression. Bhupesh Baghel questioned why similar concerns were not raised when other leaders' mothers were allegedly insulted. Imraan Masood called the BJP's criticism 'shattered eardrums', while TS Singh Deo emphasized that criticism should not be equated with abusive language. AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir claimed the event attracted over 200,000 young people, highlighting its focus on student welfare.

The incident has drawn mixed reactions. While BJP leaders framed the mimicry as an insult to Modi and his late mother, Congress leaders framed it as a legitimate form of political critique. It remains unclear whether the mimicry was pre-planned or spontaneous, and whether the comedian acted on his own or with the event's organizers' approval.

The controversy underscores the polarized political climate in India, where public figures often face scrutiny for their conduct. The incident has also raised questions about the boundaries of free speech and political satire. As the situation evolves, further clarification on the context and intent of the mimicry may be necessary to fully understand the implications of the event.