After Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge reportedly said "PM Modi is like a poisonous snake", Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticised Kharge. "Kharge ji used such words to appease his political masters," Pradhan said. "As far as I have seen Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he has always addressed Kharge ji with utmost respect," he said, adding Kharge is an experienced politician.