Mallikarjun Kharge News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Kharge pays tribute to Gujarat's legacy in nation-building, Gandhi and Sardar Patel's vision
Ahmedabad, April 9: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid tributes to Gujarat's legacy in nation-building, Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel's vision.
Bow down to the land of Gujarat: Deepender Hooda on Congress CWC meet in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, April 9: Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda attended the Congress CWC meeting in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Congress leader P Chidambaram faints due to heat at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, April 8: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday fainted due to heat at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. Chidambaram was rushed to the hospital.
Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders take part in prayer meet at Sabarmati Ashram
Ahmedabad, April 8: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Lop (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi, and CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi participated in the prayers meet at the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening party at grassroots level: Congress' DK Shivakumar
Ahmedabad, April 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
Deliberate conspiracy underway to distort contribution of national heroes: Kharge
Ahmedabad, April 8: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday claimed that a deliberate conspiracy was underway to distort the contributions of national heroes.
Attention being diverted from basic issues by creating communal division: Mallikarjun Kharge at AICC convention
Ahmedabad, April 8: As the 84th AICC national convention and CWC meeting convened today in Ahmedabad, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in a veiled attack on the BJP, stated that attention is being diverted from the basic issues of the country by creating "communal division."
Resolutions at AICC convention will help change course of politics in country: Pawan Khera
Ahmedabad, April 7: Ahead of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) national convention in Ahmedabad, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday expressed confidence that the resolutions would mark a change in course of politics in the country and provide guidance to Congress.
No relief to people on petroleum prices, Kumbhakarna sleep on tariff policy: Kharge slams Modi government
New Delhi, April 7: Amid the turmoil in stock markets over the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday attacked the Modi government, stating that the benefit of reduced international crude prices has not been passed on to consumers and excise duty has now been hiked on petrol and diesel.
After six decades, Congress to hold national convention in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, April 7: After a gap of more than six decades, the Indian National Congress is set to host its national convention in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9. This significant return marks the first time since 1961 that the party's top decision-making body, the All India Congress Committee (AICC), will meet in Gujarat -- a state with deep historical ties to the party and India's freedom struggle.
Strengthening Congress at the grassroots: Kharge vows to fight BJP-RSS 'divisive' politics at district unit chiefs' meeting
New Delhi, April 5: The third and final session of the District Congress Committee (DCC) Presidents' meeting concluded on Friday at Indira Bhavan here. The meeting was attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal, and other senior party leaders.
Himachal Congress stages demonstration against Anurag Thakur over allegations against Kharge
Shimla, April 4: The Congress unit of Himachal Pradesh Friday staged a demonstration against BJP MP Anurag Thakur over his allegations against party chief Mallikarjun Kharge.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi
New Delhi, April 4: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the national capital on Friday.
Congress to challenge constitutionality of Waqf (Amendment) Bill in SC
New Delhi, April 4: The Congress party on Friday announced that it will challenge the Wakf (Amendment) Bill in the Supreme Court.
District Congress chiefs to play bigger role in candidate selection, party performance
New Delhi, April 3: In a move to strengthen its organisational structure, the grand old party has decided that District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents will play a more prominent role in candidate selection and overall party performance. During a key meeting held at Indira Bhavan on Thursday, senior party leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Organisation K.C.
Govt vs Oppn in Rajya Sabha as fiery exchanges over Waqf Bill continue
New Delhi, April 3: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is facing a crucial Rajya Sabha test on Thursday, a day after sailing through the Lok Sabha following a marathon 12-hour debate. Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju tabled the Bill and emphasized why it was significant in bringing a turnaround in the lives of poor Muslim families.
Cong chief Kharge challenges Anurag Thakur: Prove allegations or resign
New Delhi, April 3: Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed strong displeasure on Thursday over accusatory remarks made by BJP MP Anurag Thakur in the Lok Sabha a day earlier.
If something is expunged no member should make issue out of it: RS Chairman
New Delhi, April 3: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said that every member of the House has a precious reputation to preserve, and therefore, anything that has been expunged should never get traction.
Mallikarjun Kharge remembers Sam Manekshaw on his 111th birth anniversary
New Delhi, April 3: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday paid tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on the occasion of his 111th birth anniversary and called him "one of India's most distinguished military commanders."
Blatantly unconstitutional, undermines right to freedom of religion: Kharge on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 2: Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill undermines the right to freedom of Religion and is unconstitutional.
Census was conducted even during wars, now an unprecedented delay: Kharge
New Delhi, April 1: Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday raised concerns over the delay in conducting the national census and the caste census and urged the government to start it as soon as possible.
Gujarat to host AICC national convention after 64 years
Ahmedabad, March 31: Ahmedabad is gearing up to host the 84th National Convention of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on April 8-9, marking a historic return of the event to Gujarat after a gap of 64 years.
LoP's voice being suppressed, says Jairam Ramesh; demands discussion on EC
New Delhi, March 31: Congress leader and MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Central Government, accusing them of trying to "supress the voices of the Leaders of Opposition" in the Parliament.
Kharge meets DCC chiefs from Karnataka; DK Shivakumar says a 'great step forward'
New Delhi, March 28: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday met the District Congress Committee (DCC) Presidents from various districts of Karnataka and called upon them to work unitedly towards the welfare of the people.
Dependent on two allies, PM's 400-seat claim dealt significant blow: Kharge takes dig at BJP in District Congress Committee meeting
New Delhi, March 27: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday took a dig at the BJP, saying the party's dependence on two allies is a significant blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim of winning 400 seats.
Congress to contest 2025 Bihar polls under INDIA Bloc
Patna, March 25: In a significant development ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress has officially announced its decision to contest the elections under the umbrella of the INDIA Bloc.
Jagdeep Dhankhar pitches for NJAC, meets floor leaders of political parties in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 26: Hours after he pitched for National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act, stating that "things would have been different" if the legislation concerning judicial appointments had not been struck down by the Supreme Court, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar met floor leaders of various political parties.
NPCC congratulates S Supongmeren Jamir on his election to Court of Delhi University
Kohima, March 25: The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Tuesday congratulated S Supongmeren Jamir, Member of Parliament and NPCC President, on his election as a member of the Court of the University of Delhi, according to a release.
RS Chairman, all-party floor leaders to discuss cash at judge's house issue
New Delhi, March 25: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar will on Tuesday hold discussions with the floor leaders of various parties on the alleged discovery of cash from the official residence of a Delhi High Court judge.
Centre, Opposition engage in war of words in Parliament over Karnataka's 4 per cent minority quota
New Delhi, March 24: A fierce debate between the Treasury and Opposition benches broke out on Monday in the Rajya Sabha over the Karnataka government granting 4 percent reservations to minorities in contracts, with Union Minister J P Nadda demanding the withdrawal of the law and demanding an answer from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
Not our ministers, those in power want to change Constitution, alleges Kharge in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 24: The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar again on Monday after BJP MPs accused Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, of advocating for changes to the Constitution -- a charge the Congress party firmly rejected as baseless.
Rijiju says Congress 'changing' Constitution for Muslim reservation, Kharge denies
New Delhi, March 24: The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on Monday as the BJP accused the Congress government in Karnataka of providing Muslim reservation, and also claimed that the Congress leaders were keen to amend the Constitution for this.
Rajesh Kumar expresses gratitude to Cong central leadership on becoming Bihar unit chief
Patna, March 23: Rajesh Kumar, a Dalit leader from Bihar, who was recently appointed as the State Congress President, on Saturday, expressed gratitude to the party's central leadership, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and party President Mallikarjun Kharge.
Bihar's rich culture, knowledge and art enhanced prestige of India: LoP Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, March 22: On the occasion of Bihar Diwas, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Bihar, highlighting the state's rich cultural, historical, and intellectual contributions to the prestige of India.
PM Modi leads nation in extending greetings on Parsi New Year
New Delhi, March 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of Parsi New Year, Navroz, on Thursday wishing happiness, success, and prosperity for all.
Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar meets Kharge, Rahul Gandhi; vows to strengthen party ahead of assembly polls
New Delhi, March 20: Newly appointed Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar on Wednesday met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, with assembly elections in Bihar scheduled later this year.
Mallikarjun Kharge chairs meeting of West Bengal Congress leaders in Delhi
New Delhi, March 19: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday chaired a meeting of West Bengal Congress leaders.
Assembly polls: Rajesh Kumar appointed Bihar Congress President
Patna, March 18: Ahead of the Assembly elections due later this year, the Congress on Tuesday appointed MLA Rajesh Kumar as the new President of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC).
VP Dhankhar resumes duties after illness; Kharge pays courtesy visit
New Delhi, March 17: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar returned to his official duties on Monday after a brief hospitalisation for a heart-related ailment. He was welcomed back to the Rajya Sabha by members who wished him good health.
Bengal Assembly polls: Will Cong go solo or stitch alliance with Left Front
Kolkata, March 12: After Trinamool Congress announced not to ally with the grand old party in the West Bengal Assembly polls, it is to be seen whether Congress will forge an alliance with the Left Front or go it alone.