Mallikarjun Kharge
Indian lawyer and politician (born 1942)
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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 2021. He has been a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Karnataka since 2020.
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'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 | |
Bihar elections: Tejashwi meets Rahul Gandhi and Kharge to discuss seat-sharing plan and strategy; ducks CM questionRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav met with Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to strategize for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections and finalize seat-sharing. Yadav emphasized Bihar's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP, RSS are enemies of Ambedkar: Congress chief KhargeCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge has branded the BJP-RSS as "enemies" of Ambedkar, alleging they only offer lip service for political gain. Kharge claimed Ambedkar blamed V.D. Savarkar for his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Govt won't take hasty decision': DK Shivakumar on Karnataka caste census reportKarnataka's Deputy CM, DK Shivakumar, has stated that the state government will not make any hasty decisions regarding the 'caste census' report. The report, which was recently presented to the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress AICC session: Resentment or hope - What's the way forward for party's revival?During a two-day session in Ahmedabad, Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, intensified their criticism of the BJP and RSS, particularly regarding religious freedom and..IndiaTimes - Published | Take rest or retire: 'Kharge's warning to Congress non-performers will work only if ... 'IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress chief Kharge questions EVMs, claims 'fraud' in polls; BJP hits back with 'conditional commitment' barbIndiaTimes - Published | 'Second independence battle, late night Parliament session, Maharashtra election fraud': M Kharge's big attack on BJPCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a strong attack on the BJP-led government, alleging electoral fraud in Maharashtra and questioning the credibility of EVMs. He accused the PM Modi's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'He is party president': BJP targets Congress over 'separate' chair for Mallikarjun Kharge at Gujarat eventThe BJP has criticized the Congress party regarding the seating arrangement for its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, during a prayer session. Amit Malviya questioned why Kharge was placed in a separate..IndiaTimes - Published | AICC session day 2: Congress to chart future course, deliberate on two resolutionsThe Congress party is holding its All India Congress Committee session in Ahmedabad after 64 years. The session, named "Nyaypath: Sankalp, Samarpan aur Sangharsh," will address social, political, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Sardar Patel in our thoughts': How Congress party is reclaiming Iron Man's legacyIn a symbolic move, the Congress party convened a CWC meeting at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum in Ahmedabad, aiming to reclaim Patel's legacy. Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP-RSS for..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi insulted Ambedkar, Congress never gave due to Sardar Patel: BJPThe BJP has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's remarks about the Constitution's age, calling it an insult to B.R. Ambedkar and a display of ignorance. The party also refuted Congress president..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I don't deserve this': Kharge demands apology from Anurag Thakur over land grab allegationsIndiaTimes - Published | Jagdeep Dhankhar meets Nadda, Kharge to discuss judicial accountabilityIndiaTimes - Published |
'Manufacturing hub' promises unfulfilled, says KhargeIndiaTimes - Published | 'Classic case of publicity rather than delivery': Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre over 'Make in India' schemeIndiaTimes - Published |
Nitin Gadkari refuses to fall for Mallikarjun Kharge's bait, corners him insteadIndiaTimes - Published | Kharge slams PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' as 'one-sided podcast'; accuses Centre of 'robbing public’ over petrol pricesCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi's government for not reducing fuel prices despite a 34% drop in global crude oil prices since 2014, accusing them of burdening the public and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Why can’t Rahul Gandhi, Kharge or Baghel come to Punjab for meetings, asks AAPAAP Punjab leader Neel Garg criticized Congress leaders for holding meetings in Delhi, despite accusing AAP of being Delhi-centric. He pointed out the contradiction in their actions and questioned..IndiaTimes - Published | Kharge’s ‘thokenge’ barb stirs a different ‘language row’ in Rajya SabhaA heated exchange occurred in Rajya Sabha over Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remark, 'aapko theek se thokenge.' BJP demanded an apology and expungement of the remark. Kharge later..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uproar in Rajya Sabha over Kharge's 'thokenge' remark; Congress chief clarifiesIndiaTimes - Published | 'Why so much indifference towards Maa Ganga?' Congress president Kharge targets PM Modi over pending Namami Gange projectsCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over pending projects under the Namami Gange scheme, accusing the government of underutilizing funds and failing to meet..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Government is weakening RTI in name of data protection': Congress Chief Kharge slams CentreCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi-led government for undermining the RTI Act under the guise of data protection. He emphasizes the importance of public access to information such as..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge to meet netas on FridayIndiaTimes - Published |
Row over praise for rivals: Should Congress be wary of Shashi Tharoor?Shashi Tharoor, who once challenged the status quo in Congress by contesting for the post of party chief against Mallikarjun Kharge, has once again challenged the party leadership. His recent praises..IndiaTimes - Published | Why Congress should be wary of Shashi TharoorShashi Tharoor, who once challenged the status quo in Congress by contesting for the post of party chief against Mallikarjun Kharge, has once again challenged the party leadership. His recent praises..IndiaTimes - Published |
AICC to discuss fight against BJP 'anti-people' policies in AprilCongress is set to hold its AICC session in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9, focusing on the BJP's 'anti-people' policies and attacks on the Constitution. Party leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Those with slave mentality keep attacking our faith': PM Modi's big attack on opposition over Maha Kumbh criticismPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized opposition leaders for their recent remarks on the Maha Kumbh, accusing them of attacking Hindu faith and culture. He emphasized the grandeur and unifying nature..IndiaTimes - Published |
Back to the 60s? Congress mulls making district units great againIn response to prolonged political setbacks, Congress is considering decentralizing decision-making powers to district units. Leaders such as Kharge and Gandhi have suggested empowering District..IndiaTimes - Published | Kharge alleges 'large-scale voter list rigging' by BJPIndiaTimes - Published |
Mallikarjun Kharge issues blunt warning to Congress leaders, asks them to not bring in members who 'run away in difficult times'The party recently brought in new office bearers in the revamped organisation. Among those who attended the meeting included former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, all general secretaries and in-charges..DNA - Published | 'Playing with faith of 56 crore people': UP CM Yogi Adityanath targets oppn over Maha KumbhUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticises opposition leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, for their remarks on the ongoing Maha Kumbh in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Stay away from weak who run away in difficult times': Kharge to party workersIndiaTimes - Published | Kharge goes for AICC reshuffle; Bhaghel assigned Punjab, BK Hariprasad incharge of HaryanaThe Congress party announced significant changes to its leadership, with Bhupesh Baghel assigned to Punjab and Syed Naseer Hussain to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Other key appointments include BK..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Not right to bulldoze our views': Kharge accuses govt of removing dissent notes on Waqf Bill JPC reportThe Opposition walked out of the Rajya Sabha, accusing the government of removing dissenting notes from the JPC report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Union minister Kiren Rijiju denied the claims,..IndiaTimes - Published | Have you gifted Pak border land to your dear pal: Kharge to PM ModiCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Narendra Modi over reports that the Adani group received strategic land on the International Border with Pakistan, jeopardizing national security...IndiaTimes - Published |
Kharge targets PM Modi over deportations of Indian nationals from US: 'Why were they sent on a goods flight?'Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the alleged inhumane deportation treatment of Indian citizens from the US, questioning Modi's close ties with Trump...IndiaTimes - Published | 'If Trump really listens to PM Modi...': Congress President Kharge slams Centre over deportations of Indian nationals from USCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns about the inhumane treatment of deportees and stressed that India could have instead sent its flight to bring them home.DNA - Published |
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Karnataka government event; Rahul, Kharge stay awayDefence minister Rajnath Singh emphasized unity in governance at Invest Karnataka 2025, urging states and the Centre to cooperate for India's development. He praised Bengaluru's potential in AI and..IndiaTimes - Published | Dhankhar, Kharge face off in Rajya Sabha over starred question on withdrawal of builders' due to authoritiesRajya Sabha saw a confrontation between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge when a starred question about non-payment of dues by builders in Noida was withdrawn. BJP MP..IndiaTimes - Published |
Invitation tiff? Kharge, Rahul may skip 'Invest Karnataka' eventThe Invest Karnataka 2025 summit in Bengaluru has caused dissatisfaction within the Congress party due to the guest list hierarchy giving prominence to Union ministers and BJP leaders. Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | Mallikarjun Kharge on Delhi results: 'Public didn't give us the mandate as expected'Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge admitted that while the party highlighted crucial issues like pollution and development against AAP, they failed to secure the public's mandate in the Delhi..IndiaTimes - Published |
