War of words: Sarcastic comment sparks Dhankhar-Kharge spat

A controversial exchange in Rajya Sabha saw Dhankhar’s remarks on Ramesh potentially replacing Kharge lead to accusations of reinforcing the ‘Varna’ system. Kharge, who is a Dalit, said Dhankhar was bringing in the “Varna” (caste) system by calling Ramesh “intelligent and gifted”, and by implication labelling him “dull”. An agitated Dhankhar then rapped Kharge for “twisting” his remarks.