Mallikarjun Kharge
Indian lawyer and politician (born 1942)
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Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge is an Indian lawyer and statesman serving as the President of the Indian National Congress since 2022 and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha since 2021. He has been a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Karnataka since 2020.
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Point of no return? Kharge takes 'Modi first' swipe at Tharoor; Congress MP responds with cryptic messageThe ongoing tension between Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor escalated when Kharge criticized Tharoor's praise of PM Modi, implying a 'Modi first, country later' approach. This followed Tharoor's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Evening news wrap: Shashi Tharoor’s cryptic post stirs political buzz; Shubhanshu Shukla makes space history, and moreShubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian in space after 40 years. He will be at the International Space Station tomorrow. CBSE approves biannual Class 10 board exams from 2026. Shashi Tharoor posts..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Don't ask permission': Shashi Tharoor posts cryptic message; message for Congress top brass?Following Mallikarjun Kharge's indirect criticism of Shashi Tharoor for praising Narendra Modi, Tharoor posted a cryptic message about independence. Kharge questioned Tharoor's priorities, emphasizing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'For some, Modi is first': Mallikarjun Kharge takes dig at Shashi Tharoor; remains mum on actionMallikarjun Kharge criticised Shashi Tharoor's praise of PM Modi's global efforts, questioning Tharoor's priorities. Kharge emphasised the importance of national unity and supporting the army, while..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'BJP got rattled': Mallikarjun Kharge slams PM Modi's Emergency reminder; calls it a cover-up for failuresMarking 50 years since the Emergency, Prime Minister Modi termed it a 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas,' criticizing the Congress for suppressing democracy. In response, Congress President Kharge accused the BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘We are all with you’: Kharge’s message to Vijay Rupani’s family after Ahmedabad plane tragedyIndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Standing silent as Israel annihilates a nation’: Congress slams government over UN Gaza vote; says abstention reversed moral legacyThe Congress party criticises the government's abstention from the UNGA vote on a Gaza ceasefire. Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders call it a departure from India's foreign policy. Priyanka Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Evening news wrap: Goldy Brar's cold confession on Moosewala murder; Sonam's brother's heartfelt apology to Raja's kin; and moreGangster Goldy Brar confessed to orchestrating Sidhu Moosewala's murder, citing alleged gang ties. Elsewhere, the brother of a murder accused apologized to the victim's family, vowing justice. Elon..IndiaTimes - Published | |
11 years of Modi govt: ‘Never seen PM who lies so much’, says Kharge; calls for accountability on key issuesCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of excessive lying and deceiving the public to secure votes during his 11 years in office...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Unlike BJP or Left': On Siddaramaiah's 'Maha Kumbh' defence, Rahul Gandhi asks Karnataka government to take responsibility for Bengaluru stampedeRahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have voiced their disapproval of the Karnataka government's involvement in RCB's IPL victory celebrations. They emphasized the importance of human lives and urged..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Post vacant for 2 LS terms': Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi; presses for election of Lok Sabha Deputy SpeakerMallikarjun Kharge, Congress chief and Rajya Sabha leader of opposition, has urged PM Narendra Modi to appoint the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker from the principal opposition party. Kharge highlighted that..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Ink of dictatorship ...’: Opposition slams 11 years of Modi govt; Cong releases report card for 'detailed expose'As Narendra Modi's government marked 11 years, the BJP lauded a period of transformation, while opposition parties sharply criticized its performance. Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over the..IndiaTimes - Published | 11 years of Modi government: Congress hits out at BJP; calls its regime at Centre 'dictatorship'As the BJP marked 11 years in power, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government, accusing them of undermining constitutional institutions and establishing a "dictatorship." He alleged..IndiaTimes - Published |
Once a rebel, always a rebel? Congress's Tharoor dilemma - from Kharge challenger to PM Modi's 'global envoy'Shashi Tharoor, a prominent figure in the Congress party, has often challenged the party's high command, advocating for internal reforms and questioning his role within the organization. His actions,..IndiaTimes - Published | Punish Pakistan for exporting terror, Kharge urges world leadersMallikarjun Kharge has called on the world to support India, a victim of terror, against Pakistan, which he identifies as a perpetrator. He argued that financial aid to Pakistan from international..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP targets Congress as Kharge’s photo left out of Goa Statehood Day posterBharatiya Janata Party criticized Goa Congress. The reason was the omission of Mallikarjun Kharge's photo. The photo was absent from a Statehood Day poster. The event occurred in Panaji on May 30. BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress asks Centre to provide funds for northeastern states grappling with floodsCongress leaders are criticizing the Modi government's handling of the severe flood situation in northeastern states. Mallikarjun Kharge urged PM Modi to utilize the PM CARES Fund for relief efforts,..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘No need for self-praise’: Mallikarjun Kharge takes swipe at PM Modi, calls for Parliament sessionCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge has intensified his criticism of Prime Minister Modi regarding Operation Sindoor, urging a special Parliament session. He emphasized national unity and cautioned..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We all rise above party politics': Manish Tewari joins Tharoor, Khurshid in India's stand against terrorAmidst Operation Sindoor, Congress leader Manish Tewari, speaking from Addis Ababa, voiced support for India's firm stance against terrorism, echoing sentiments from other Congress members. This unity..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Fog of war lifting': Kharge attacks Modi govt after remarks by CDS Anil Chauhan on Operation SindoorMallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president, criticized the Modi government. This followed CDS General Anil Chauhan's statements in Singapore. Kharge demanded a special Parliament session. He alleged..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Insult to the valour of Indian Army': BJP slams Kharge's 'small war' remark on Operation SindoorBJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi strongly criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's description of Operation Sindoor as a "small war," deeming it an insult to the Indian Army's valor and the nation's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Great son of India': PM Modi, Congress leaders pay tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on 34th death anniversaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, also offered homage at..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Irresponsible, insulting': Row over Mallikarjun Kharge's 'small war' remark on Operation SindoorMallikarjun Kharge's description of India's Operation Sindoor as a "small war" has ignited a political controversy, drawing strong criticism from the BJP and its allies. BJP leaders condemned Kharge's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mallikarjun Kharge again claims PM Modi had intel on Pahalgam attack: 'Why didn't you tell tourists not to go?'Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the Modi government for alleged security lapses in Pahalgam, claiming negligence led to the deaths of 26 tourists. Speaking at a rally in Karnataka,..IndiaTimes - Published | Veteran nuclear scientist, Padma Vibhushan awardee MR Srinivasan passes away at 95MR Srinivasan, a veteran nuclear scientist and former atomic energy commission chairman, has died. He was 95. Srinivasan played a key role in India's nuclear energy development. He helped develop 18..IndiaTimes - Published |
Didn’t ask Congress for names for foreign outreach: GovtParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju refuted Congress's claims that the government rejected their MP nominations for anti-terror outreach delegations. Rijiju clarified that informing Rahul..IndiaTimes - Published | Government to brief key leaders at all-party meeting todayThe government has scheduled an all-party meeting on Thursday to brief key political leaders on Operation Sindoor. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the meeting, which Defence..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Proud of Indian Armed Forces': Congress hails success of 'Operation Sindoor'The Congress party has expressed strong support for the Indian armed forces following 'Operation Sindoor' against terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. Party leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress chief is leading 'brigade of destructive opposition: BJPBJP criticized Mallikarjun Kharge for alleging PM Modi cancelled his J&K trip due to intelligence reports before the Pahalgam attack, deeming it irresponsible amid rising India-Pakistan tensions. BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
Catch-22 situation? Congress balances between attacking government and backing action against PakistanMallikarjun Kharge alleged PM Modi cancelled his Kashmir visit after an intelligence report warned of an attack and questioned why security wasn't reinforced for civilians if there was intelligent..IndiaTimes - Published | Top 5 news of the day: Kharge claims PM Modi had prior knowledge of Pahalgam attack; India to conduct nationwide drill on May 7; AfD's Merz fails to secure majority; and moreAmidst political clashes, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of prior knowledge of the Pahalgam terror attack, triggering BJP's sharp rebuke. India is set to conduct a nationwide civil..IndiaTimes - Published |
'PM Modi had intel': Mallikarjun Kharge's big claim on Pahalgam attack; BJP hits back with 'Mir Jafar' jibeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of withholding intelligence about the impending terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Kharge linked the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Remove 50% cap on reservation': Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge makes three suggestions to PM Modi on caste censusCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Prime Minister Modi to conduct a nationwide caste enumeration as part of the upcoming census. Kharge suggested adopting the "Telangana model" for the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No clear strategy from govt': Kharge slams Centre for delayed response on Pahalgam terror attackCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the central government's lack of a clear strategy following the Pahalgam terror attack, despite the opposition's unity with the Centre on the matter. He..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Against reservation since birth': Kharge rebuts BJP, RSS over caste census rowCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed the Centre's decision to include caste enumeration in the national census, while criticizing the BJP and RSS for their historical opposition to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Caste census: Allocate sufficient funds, fix time limit, Kharge tells centreCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed the Centre’s decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census, urging timely execution with adequate funding. He emphasized Congress's..IndiaTimes - Published | On Labour Day, Mallikarjun Kharge highlights workers' 'struggle' under BJP-led governmentOn International Labour Day, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge greeted workers and raised concerns about their struggles under the current government. He criticized the reduction in MNREGA funding,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Call special Parliament session to demonstrate national unity': Congress on Pahalgam terror attackCongress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have urged Prime Minister Modi to convene a special Parliament session to address the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing national unity. They..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress deletes 'gayab' post on PM Modi after backlashThe Congress party removed a controversial post criticizing PM Modi for his alleged lack of responsibility regarding the Pahalgam attack, following strong objections from the BJP. The BJP accused..IndiaTimes - Published |
'India must show we stand together': Rahul urges PM Modi to call special sessionFollowing the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament. Gandhi emphasised the need for India to..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Collective resolve': Kharge writes to PM Modi urging special Parliament session on Pahalgam attackMallikarjun Kharge, Congress President, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special parliamentary session. This request follows the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025,..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP slams Congress brass for failing to contain controversial remarks on Pahalgam by partymenBJP intensified its criticism of Congress following controversial remarks by its leaders regarding the Pahalgam massacre. BJP leaders demanded clarification from Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi on..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Articulate party line or ... ': Congress's advise to party motormouths as BJP targets Kharge, Rahul over some Pahalgam remarksIndiaTimes - Published |
'Went to Bihar to deliver election speeches': Kharge takes potshot at PM Modi for skipping all-party meet on Pahalgam terror attackCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi's absence from the all-party meeting convened to address the Pahalgam terror attack fallout, which resulted in 26 fatalities. Kharge questioned..IndiaTimes - Published | 'There was heat': Suspended Congress district chief explains 'empty seats' at Kharge's rallyManoj Kumar Pandey, Congress Buxar district chief, is suspended. The suspension follows Mallikarjun Kharge's rally in Buxar. Pandey blames the heat for low turnout. He claims attendees sought shade due..IndiaTimes - Published |
National Herald case: 'Congress being troubled unnecessarily,' Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of 'working against law'Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the ED's chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, accusing the BJP of political vendetta and misuse of law. Congress plans nationwide..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress made this ED law, now facing the heat: Akhilesh takes a swipe at Gandhis as Kharge slams BJP over National Herald caseAmidst the National Herald case controversy, Akhilesh Yadav criticized Congress, stating they are facing consequences of their own ED law. He advocated for abolishing the Enforcement Directorate,..IndiaTimes - Published |
