New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of disrespecting Mallikarjun Kharge by not replying to the Congress president's letter himself, and said it is unfortunate that leaders in the highest positions have rejected great traditions of democracy.

Mallikarjun Kharge wrote a letter to PM Modi raising the issue of “extremely objectionable” and violent statements by BJP against Rahul Gandhi.

Expressing disappointment that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not reply to a letter by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said there is a lot of poison in today's politics and the PM should have set a different example.

Urging the Prime Minister to discipline his leaders, Kharge said that strict legal action should be taken against people who make such statements to prevent Indian politics from degenerating.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has raised concerns over Rahul Gandhi's safety following comments by BJP leaders. She criticized the response from BJP President Nadda to Congress President Kharge's letter to PM Modi.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to raise the issue of "extremely objectionable" and "violent" statements by ruling alliance members targeting Rahul Gandhi and urged him to discipline his leaders.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi over remarks against leader of opposition and former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi

BJP leader Rakesh Dogra from Himachal Pradesh has filed a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of defaming Prime Minister Nare

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh described JP Nadda's reply to Mallikarjun Kharge's letter to PM Modi over 'threats' made against Rahul Gandhi as 'intemperate' and 'senseless'

In a fiery response to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, BJP chief J.P. Nadda criticises the opposition party for its reliance on outdated tactics. He defends the BJP's stance on Rahul Gandhi, calling the Congress a 'copy & paste' party under pressure from its 'prince.