Mallikarjun Kharge
98th and incumbent president of the Indian National Congress
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Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge is an Indian lawyer and politician serving as the President of the Indian National Congress since 2022, and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha since 2020. He has been a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Karnataka since 2020.
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K Chandrasekhar Rao sees a Congress conspiracy, Kharge blames 'lust for power'A war of words broke out between BRS and Congress soon after Election Commission stopped disbursement of Rythu Bandhu money even as both the parties appealed to EC to reconsider its decision and allow..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Hate being served under garb of social changes': Kharge hits out at BJP on Constitution DayCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP government of crushing freedoms and subjugating dissent. Institutions are being pushed towards an authoritarian system. Hate is being disguised..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Below the belt': Amit Shah on Rahul Gandhi's 'panauti' jibe at PM ModiAmit Shah criticizes Rahul Gandhi for using 'below the belt' language against PM Narendra Modi. Shah expresses confidence that voters in Telangana will respond through voting. Election Commission..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pralhad Joshi seeks apology from Kharge over Rahul Gandhi's 'panauti' remarksBJP leaders condemn Rahul Gandhi's low-level language and demand an apology for his remarks against PM Modi made during a rally in Rajasthan. Parliamentary affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and BJP leader..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress upholds secularism, BJP indulges in polarisation, says Mallikarjun KhargeIndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP moves EC against Kharge, Rahul jibe at PM ModiIndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP: Kharge claim on ‘stealthy’ OBC tag for Modi caste baselessIndiaTimes - Published | |
Telangana polls: Kharge hits back at KCR over criticism against Indira Gandhi's ruleMallikarjun Kharge, the president of the All India Congress Committee, criticized Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao for his comments against former PM Indira Gandhi. Kharge questioned where..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at PM Modi over ED's action against National Herald, says Congress will not be scaredAICC President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Enforcement Directorate's action of attaching assets of the National Herald newspaper. Kharge stated that the Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM's caste 'stealthily' included in OBC category, says KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge has questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's caste, alleging a discrepancy in his OBC status. Kharge claimed that Modi included his Ghanchi-Teli community..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Caste census, Rs 50 Lakh insurance among Congress pledges in RajasthanCongress unveiled on Tuesday a manifesto for Rajasthan laden with the usual suspects — jobs, interest-free loans to farmers and traders, and subsidised cooking gas for a large section of the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Congress can guarantee only corruption, atrocities, harassment of women..': JP NaddaBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda criticized the Congress manifesto in Rajasthan, stating that the only guarantee the party can provide is corruption and harassment of women...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'PM Jhooth bolo Yojana to seek mandate...': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM ModiCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with chief minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, were among those who released the 'Jan Ghoshna Patra' - at the state party..DNA - Published | 'Life, dedicated duty to country': Congress commemorates former PM Indira Gandhi on her 105th birth anniversaryCongress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge , and KC Venugopal paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 105th birth anniversary. They praised her leadership,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Symbol of bravery of Indian women power', PM Modi pays tribute to Rani LakshmibaiIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Kharge paid tribute to Rani Lakshmibai on her birth anniversary. PM Modi described her as a symbol of bravery and inspiration, while Kharge..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP's goal is to further propagate agenda of RSS: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge trained guns at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and called it a party of anti-Dalits whose goal is to propagate the agenda of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh..IndiaTimes - Published |
'PM ka baap': Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge takes dig at PM Modi, Telangana CM K Chandrashekar RaoPointing out that the Telangana government is economically bankrupt, Kharge said, "When KCR was not in power Telangana revenues were in surplus. But today due to KCR's there is a debt of Rs 5,60,000..DNA - Published | Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi pay tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversaryCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary. Kharge praised Nehru for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kharge, Rahul to address 2 rallies in MP, Priyanka to hold roadshow in Raipur on TuesdayWith just two days left for campaigning in poll bound Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi will be address multiple public meetings while..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extends Diwali greetingsCongress leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Diwali. They both expressed hope that the festival brings happiness,..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP uses ED, CBI, I-T dept to stop Congress from winning polls: KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of using government agencies like the ED, CBI, and Income Tax Department to prevent his party from coming to power. He also alleged that..IndiaTimes - Published | Concerted attack on all those from oppressed backgrounds: Congress slams PM Modi over dig at KhargeThe Congress party has criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "remote-control" jibe at Mallikarjun Kharge, the party's chief. Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal called it a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Modi, Chouhan, ED, CBI, IT dept are 'panch Pandav': KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the central agencies of the ED, CBI, and Income Tax, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Usher in change': Kharge to voters in MizoramAs polling began for the Mizoram assembly polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged the people of the state to vote in large numbers and "usher in change". Kharge said the people of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Before PM Modi comes campaigning, he sends ED, Income Tax and CBI: Congress chief Mallikarjun KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the ED, CBI, and the Income Tax Department as "jawans" of Narendra Modi, accusing the Prime Minister of using these agencies to target the opposition..IndiaTimes - Published | RSS-BJP hell-bent on destroying your culture, religion, Mizo way of life: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the RSS-BJP alliance of trying to destroy the culture and way of life of Mizoram. He claimed that the Modi government aims to take land and forests from..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress committed to INDIA bloc, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge assures Bihar CM Nitish KumarIndiaTimes - Published | Raids in Chhattisgarh can't deter us, Congress sent back Britishers: Mallikarjun Kharge in poll-bound MPCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a public meeting in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, stating that the recent raids by central agencies in Chhattisgarh will not demoralize party workers. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chhattisgarh polls: PM Modi has opened a factory for abusing and lying, claims Congress president Mallikarjun KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of targeting the Gandhi-Nehru family and said the latter has opened a factory for "hurling abuses and lying." Kharge further..IndiaTimes - Published | No corruption during Bhupesh Baghel’s tenure as Chhattisgarh chief minister: Congress chief Mallikarjun KhargeCongress party president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged people to vote for the Congress in Chhattisgarh, dismissing claims made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Kharge..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress to appoint Lok Sabha Observers for Chhattisgarh pollsThe Congress party has approved the appointment of Lok Sabha Observers for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. The elections will be held in two phases on November 7 and 17. Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accuses PM Modi of staging 'PR stunt' by distributing employment lettersCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the rising unemployment rate in India. He referred to data from private firm CMIE and accused the government..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP planning to give away tribal lands to big corporates: Congress chief KhargeCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP for its treatment of tribals and weaker communities, accusing them of neglecting the ST community and giving away their land to the rich. Kharge..IndiaTimes - Published | 'PM Modi keeps abusing Gandhi family': Congress leader Mallikarjun KhargeCongress National President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. Kharge questioned Modi's constant criticism of the Gandhi family, pointing..IndiaTimes - Published |
INDIA bloc to decide PM face after Lok Sabha 2024 polls: Mallikarjun KhargeThe INDIA bloc is an alliance of 28 political parties formed to take on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha polls in 2024. However, the mega alliance is yet to brainstorm on its..DNA - Published | Congress committed to protect tribals’ Jal, Jungle and Jameen, says Kharge in ChhattisgarhCongress national president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of not wanting power to go to the hands of poor people. He mentioned that the BJP discriminates..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Can’t run sweat shops’: Karnataka IT minister Kharge on Narayana Murthy’s 70-hr work week commentIndiaTimes - Published | Had important role in building strong, progressive India: Mallikarjun Kharge hails Indira Gandhi on death anniversaryKharge and former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to the ex-prime minister at her memorial 'Shakti Sthal' here. "Humble tributes to Indira Gandhi, India's first woman..IndiaTimes - Published |
Andhra Pradesh's train mishap: Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condole loss of livesVice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, expressed his condolences and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured following a train derailment in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district. Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | Narendra Modi, K Chandrashekhar Rao two sides of the same coin: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the ruling BRS in Telangana and the BJP of working together, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao are "two..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress will fulfill six guarantees in Telangana: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the benefits received under the leadership of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao in Telangana. He assured that if the Congress comes to power in the..IndiaTimes - Published | "Parachutes given priority at cost of...": Telangana Congress writes to Mallikarjun Kharge on lists of candidates for assembly pollsTelangana Congress leaders have urged party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to reconsider the first and second lists of candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls. They claim that loyal leaders have been..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Modi government made fun of public': Mallikarjun Kharge takes dig at CentreCongress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday took a dig at the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging that the latter "made fun" of the public over the reported inflation in the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Raids during election...it has never happened', says Mallikarjun KhargeCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Central government for recent raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Rajasthan. Kharge stated that the Congress won't be intimidated..IndiaTimes - Published |
Government taking India's economy to defaulter era by distributing freebies to cronies: Kharge's jibe at PM ModiCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of taking India's economy to a "defaulter era" by giving freebies to cronies. He alleged that the government wrote off Rs..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress releases revised list of star campaigners for MP assembly pollsThe Congress party has released its revised list of star campaigners for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly election. The list includes top leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress holds meet to decide names of candidates for Telangana pollsChaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the meeting was attended by former party chief Sonia Gandhi, besides members of the Committee and Telangana leaders, including PCC chief A Revanth..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Govt using senior officers for propaganda not right', says Congress chief Mallikarjun KhargeAs per a purported government order, dated October 18, under the Centre's saturation drive senior bureaucrats will be deployed as "Rath Prabharis" across the country to showcase the achievements of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge confident of party forming 'government in all 5 states'Congress and BJP are the key players in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Telangana is expected to witness a triangular contest between the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi, Congress, and BJP.DNA - Published | Government using officials, soldiers as 'pracharaks': Mallikarjun KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP regime of using bureaucrats and soldiers for government propaganda. Kharge has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the orders..IndiaTimes - Published |