Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge has strongly refuted BJP allegations of "abuse" and "invoking caste to create disaffection between people" in his response to a notice from the Election Commission.
The poll body has also issued a notice to BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for calling former Congress president Sonia Gandhi "vishakanya" (venomous woman)
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge has been issued a showcause notice by the Election Commission for his comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.