Congress effectively at 100, talks on LoP set to start
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress effectively at 100, talks on LoP set to start

Hindustan Times  

Sangli parliamentarian Vishal Patil on Thursday extended his support to the Congress, taking the effective tally of the party to 100 even as it fixed two crucial meetings over the next two days that will shape its legislative and political agenda and take a call on naming the new Leader of Opposition. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with the newly-elected MP from Sangli Vishal Patil and others during a meeting. Patil, the grandson of former Maharashtra chief minister Vasantdada Patil, was with the Congress, but fought the elections as an independent after ally Uddhav Thackeray staked claim to the Sangli seat. We welcome the support of the elected MP from Sangli Vishal Patil to the Congress party,” said Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.

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Congress reflects on Assembly elections setbacks, asserts tough decisions needed to strengthen party
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Congress reflects on Assembly elections setbacks, asserts tough decisions needed to strengthen party

India TV News  

As the Congress party concluded its significant CWC meeting on Friday, party president Mallikarjun Kharge detailed several key issues deliberated by the leaders during the discussions. According to the information released, Kharge primarily focused on the party's poor performance in the recently concluded assembly elections across various states, despite their 'encouraging' performance in the 2024 parliamentary elections. It is notable …

Mallikarjun Kharge predicts 128 seats for Congress, backs Rahul Gandhi as PM face
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge predicts 128 seats for Congress, backs Rahul Gandhi as PM face

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party hopes to bag 128 seats in the Lok Sabha elections and is confident of stopping the BJP from winning a third consecutive term at the Centre, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said in a media interview, a day before Saturday's seventh and final round of polling. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi. While the INDIA …

Cong workers in Sangli mull ‘Amcha Tharlay’ campaign amid discontent
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cong workers in Sangli mull ‘Amcha Tharlay’ campaign amid discontent

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Giving the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency to the Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray as part of seat-sharing plan within the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi alliance has left a growing sense of discontent among local Congress members and supporters. Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole with party leaders Balasaheb Thorat and Prithviraj Chavan during a public meeting for Lok Sabha …

Mallikarjun Kharge to launch Congress poll campaign from Uttarakhand today
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge to launch Congress poll campaign from Uttarakhand today

Live Mint  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will launch the party's campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and address a public meeting in Dehradun on Sunday. The party had sought the district administration's permission to hold the public meeting on the Parade ground but it was not allowed as the venue has been renovated as part of the Dehradun Smart City project …

LS Polls: Kharge To Chair Congress Meeting In Delhi Tomorrow To Decide Roles For Party Units
11 months, 2 weeks ago

LS Polls: Kharge To Chair Congress Meeting In Delhi Tomorrow To Decide Roles For Party Units

ABP News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that a meeting has been convened on January 10 to assign responsibilities to various units of the party for the Lok Sabha elections. We have to assign responsibilities to various units,” Kharge told reporters, as quoted by news agency PTI. Similar exercises have taken place in other states.” Regarding the recent disagreement on …

Assembly election results 2023 | Mallikarjun Kharge thanks people of four States
1 year ago

Assembly election results 2023 | Mallikarjun Kharge thanks people of four States

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, on December 3, thanked the people of Telangana for bringing the party to power by dislodging the BRS government. Mr. Kharge also thanked the people of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Our performance in these three states have no doubt been disappointing, but with determination, we reaffirm our… — Mallikarjun Kharge December 3, 2023 Mr. Kharge …

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Plans Major Overhaul Ahead of 2024 Elections
1 year ago

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Plans Major Overhaul Ahead of 2024 Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is all set to crack the whip after the results of the five state Assembly elections are declared. A massive shakeup is on the cards with Mr Kharge planning to rejig the AICC organisation and reshuffle the state in-charges and PCC chiefs in a bid to make the party battle ready for the Lok …

Congress releases first list of 144 candidates for MP assembly election
1 year, 2 months ago

Congress releases first list of 144 candidates for MP assembly election

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party on Sunday released its first list of 144 candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, which will be held in a single phase on November 17. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge In the list, the party has named state president Kamal Nath from Chhindwara and it has fielded Vikram Mastal against chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from the …

Shashi Tharoor says he’s ‘humbled, grateful’ after Congress top panel inclusion
1 year, 4 months ago

Shashi Tharoor says he’s ‘humbled, grateful’ after Congress top panel inclusion

Live Mint  

Congress Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor, who was included in the Congress Working Committee ahead of the Lok Sabha election, has said that he was ‘humbled and grateful’ to be part of this institution. Shashi Tharoor said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has honoured him and emphasised that the party owes the finest efforts to the numerous Indians aspiring for a more …

How Mallikarjun Kharge is reviving a dying Congress
1 year, 5 months ago

How Mallikarjun Kharge is reviving a dying Congress

India Today  

Mallikarjun Kharge became the Congress President in October 2022 and has been working tirelessly to make his presence felt. 'àä—àäâàä¼àä¬àå‹ àäèàäµàä¾ àä›àääàåàääàå€àä¸àä—àäâàä¼' àäïàå‡ àä¹àä®àä¾àä°àå‡ àä²àä¿àä àä•àå‡àäµàä² àä•àå‹àäˆ àäèàä¾àä°àä¾ àäèàä¹àå€àä‚ àä¹àåˆ, àä›àääàåàääàå€àä¸àä—àäâàä¼ àä•àå€ àä‰àäèàåàäèàääàä¿ àäµ àä¸àä¾àä®àä¾àäœàä¿àä• àäèàåàäïàä¾àäï àä•àå‡ àä²àä¿àä àäàä• àäçàåàäïàå‡àäï àä¹àåˆàåä àä›àääàåàääàå€àä¸àä—àäâàä¼ àä•àå€ àäœàäèàääàä¾ àä”àä° àä•àä¾àä‚àä—àåàä°àå‡àä¸ àäªàä¾àä°àåàäŸàå€ àä®àå‡àä‚ àä‰àäèàä•àä¾ àä àäŸàå‚àäŸ àäµàä¿àä¶àåàäµàä¾àä¸, àäµàä¿àä•àä¾àä¸ àä•àå€ àä àäµàä¿àä°àä² àäçàä¾àä°àä¾ àä•àå‹ àäÆàä—àå‡ àä¬àäâàä¼àä¾àääàä¾ …

Decision on Congress working committee likely this week
1 year, 5 months ago

Decision on Congress working committee likely this week

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is likely to hold a meeting with former president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday to discuss the team that will lead India’s main Opposition party into key assembly elections this year and the Lok Sabha polls in 2024, according to people aware of the matter. The party is expected to announce a new Congress Working Committee, some …

‘Cong will win…’, Mallikarjun Kharge exudes confidence after casting vote
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Cong will win…’, Mallikarjun Kharge exudes confidence after casting vote

Hindustan Times  

As the people of Karnataka cast their votes on Wednesday for the assembly elections, the Congress party exuded confidence in itself by using the hashtag "Congress Winning 150" along with their posts on social media. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge after casting his vote for Karnataka Assembly elections at a polling station in Kalaburagi on Wednesday. #CongressWinning150,” the party posted from …

"If we don't unite...": Kharge takes a dig at BJP in Karnataka
1 year, 7 months ago

"If we don't unite...": Kharge takes a dig at BJP in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday called upon the people of Karnataka to unite and vote for Congress in the upcoming Assembly polls, failing which the future of the next generation "will be jeopardised". Emphasizing that the unity of people in the elections as "important", Kharge sought their support in forming the Congress government with an "overwhelming majority". If we …

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge challenges PM Narendra Modi to address allegation of 40% commission government in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge challenges PM Narendra Modi to address allegation of 40% commission government in Karnataka

The Hindu  

All India Congress Committee president M. Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the alleged 40% commission sought by the BJP administration in Karnataka. Speaking to reporters in Mangaluru on April 25 during his two-day coastal Karnataka tour, Mr. Kharge said the two would have bombarded social media with statements …

Opposition parties to meet at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge\'s office today
1 year, 9 months ago

Opposition parties to meet at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge\'s office today

Deccan Chronicle  

Dehradun: Opposition parties will attend a joint meeting scheduled to be held at Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge's office on Monday at 10:00 am, ahead of the second phase of the Budget Session. On Sunday, sources had said, "Leaders of like-minded opposition parties will be meeting at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliament premises tomorrow morning." As per the …

'Question is not who will be Prime Minister': Kharge's call for Oppn's unity hints change in Congress stance
1 year, 9 months ago

'Question is not who will be Prime Minister': Kharge's call for Oppn's unity hints change in Congress stance

India TV News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday once again called for the unity of all like-minded parties in the opposition to come together against divisive forces in the 2024 general elections. However, pitching for Opposition's unity, Kharge hinted change in Congress' stance who added that the question is not about who will be the Prime Minister. We want to fight together …

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addresses the party’s plenary session
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addresses the party’s plenary session

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on February 26, 2023 said the party is facing several challenges, which it can meet but what is needed is unity, discipline and determination. In his concluding remarks at the party's 85th plenary session here, Mr. Kharge said the session may be ending but it heralds the beginning of a "new Congress". "Our conduct at the …

Congress with like-minded parties will defeat BJP in 2024: Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress with like-minded parties will defeat BJP in 2024: Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that his party along with a united opposition will defeat the BJP in the 2024 General Elections. The Congress chief also reflected his confidence that his party will perform better in the Nagaland assembly elections to be held on February 27. Kharge told the people of Nagaland that they had been cheated by …

Congress leaders will face crackdown after Raipur meet
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress leaders will face crackdown after Raipur meet

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is set to crack the whip against the party’s “erring” office-bearers. Several state in-charges and state unit chiefs are in the line of fire after their abysmal performance in their respective states. The “Hath Se Hath Jodo” campaign, in which the party cadre will go to every booth with a chargesheet against the Narendra …

Kharge to preside over Congress Steering Committee meeting on December 4
2 years, 1 month ago

Kharge to preside over Congress Steering Committee meeting on December 4

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will chair the first meeting of the party’s Steering Committee on December 4 to discuss the strategy for the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament and finalise the dates for its Plenary Session, sources said on Wednesday. After taking over as the Congress president, Mr. Kharge had reconstituted the Congress Working Committee as the party’s Steering Committee, …

Will new Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge be an agent of change?
2 years, 1 month ago

Will new Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge be an agent of change?

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 03, 2022 10:40 IST The Congress presidential election took place in the background of the deep crisis in which India’s oldest political party finds itself. Long-term Congress loyalists have questioned what has become established as the ‘natural order’, the default position of the party leadership being held by a member of the Gandhi family. Mallikarjun Kharge, who …

Kharge formally takes over as Congress president
2 years, 1 month ago

Kharge formally takes over as Congress president

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Mallikarjun Kharge took over as the Congress president on Wednesday as the Gandhis abdicated the post almost after a quarter of a century. The taking over ceremony was attended by all the senior leaders of the party, including the outgoing party chief Sonia Gandhi, former president Rahul Gandhi and general secretary of the party Priyanka Gandhi. Speaking at …

Explained: The challenges that await Mallikarjun Kharge as he takes charge of the Congress
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: The challenges that await Mallikarjun Kharge as he takes charge of the Congress

Firstpost  

The easy part of winning the post of Congress president is over. Now, Mallikarjun Kharge has the biggest challenge of his political career — to reinvent the party, infuse energy into its cadre and reassert people’s faith in it again Winning the Congress presidential election was the easy part for Mallikarjun Kharge ; the 80-year-old veteran received 7,897 votes while …

Mallikarjun Kharge will be an inspiration to party workers: Sonia Gandhi
2 years, 1 month ago

Mallikarjun Kharge will be an inspiration to party workers: Sonia Gandhi

India TV News  

Outgoing Congress President Sonia Gandhi congratulated Mallikarjun Kharge on being elected as the party's President today. Mentioning that Kharge would inspire the faction-ridden party she said, " I extend my heartiest congratulations to the newly elected President Mallikarjun Kharge. Speaking at an event where Mallikarjun Kharge officially took charge as the president of the party, Gandhi said it is her …

Will Mallikarjun Kharge's elevation as Congress president shape Karnataka unit's poll strategy?
2 years, 1 month ago

Will Mallikarjun Kharge's elevation as Congress president shape Karnataka unit's poll strategy?

India Today  

Congress workers in Karnataka are celebrating the coronation of veteran party leader from the state, Mallikarjun Kharge, who took charge as the Congress president on Wednesday. The Karnataka Congress unit was jubiliant and believe that Kharge's elevation to party's top post will prove to be a shot in the arm for the Congress ahead of the 2023 state election. With …

Mallikarjun Kharge to officially assume charge as new Congress president on October 26
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge to officially assume charge as new Congress president on October 26

India TV News  

Highlights Mallikarjun Kharge would take charge as the first non-Gandhi chief of Congress in 24 years Kharge won the party presidential polls by defeating Shashi Tharoor Kharge faces daunting task of reviving party's fortune to fight against BJP Congress party president: The preparations are at full swing at the Congress headquarters as senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge set to formally …

With Kharge at helm, Congress looks to gain political capital in Karnataka
2 years, 2 months ago

With Kharge at helm, Congress looks to gain political capital in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The political impact of Mallikarjun Kharge's election to the post of Congress President is being keenly watched in his poll-bound home state of Karnataka with the party hoping to reap dividends to consolidate its Dalit vote base. According to some party insiders and political observers, Congress' strong support base among Dalits has shrunk over the years, due to various factors …

Karnataka: With Kharge as President, Congress expects to make political gains
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka: With Kharge as President, Congress expects to make political gains

India TV News  

The Congress is keeping a close watch on the developments after the election of Mallikarjun Kharge to the post of Congress President. Kharge is not only expected to help in unifying the faction-ridden party but also strengthen the Dalit vote base given that assembly elections are only six months away. The Dalit community constitutes about 24 percent of the population …

Mallikarjun Kharge to assume role as Cong chief on Oct 26
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge to assume role as Cong chief on Oct 26

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Newly elected Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will take over his new assignment at a function at the All India Congress Committee headquarters on October 26. The Congress on Wednesday elected 'loyalist' Mallikarjun Kharge as its new president, the first non-Gandhi to head the 137-year-old party in 24 years and succeed long-time chief Sonia Gandhi. "Function for the presentation …

Mallikarjun Kharge wins Congress presidential elections with over 7,800 votes
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge wins Congress presidential elections with over 7,800 votes

The Hindu  

Mallikarjun Kharge was elected as the new Congress president on Monday after he secured 7,897 out of the 9,385 votes polled. Supreme Court shifts Constitution Bench hearing on Delhi-Centre row over services to November 24 The Supreme Court on October 19 postponed the hearing of its five-judge Constitution Bench on the legal issue concerning the scope of legislative and executive …

Why Mallikarjun Kharge’s Election as Congress President Will Only Mean Status Quo, More Damage - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Mallikarjun Kharge’s Election as Congress President Will Only Mean Status Quo, More Damage - News18

News 18  

The recent interviews of Mallikarjun Kharge, who has won the post of Congress president, have made one thing clear that he has no personal view beyond the Gandhi family. But the last-minute events that forced Rajasthan’s chief minister Ashok Gehlot to withdraw and brought Kharge into the race make it clear that the Congress party was not looking for a …

Congress President Poll: Mallikarjun Kharge has only two things to offer, status quo and more damage
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress President Poll: Mallikarjun Kharge has only two things to offer, status quo and more damage

Firstpost  

The recent interviews of Mallikarjun Kharge who has won the post of Congress president have made one thing clear that is he has no personal view beyond the Gandhi family. But the last-minute events that forced Rajasthan’s chief minister Ashok Gehlot to withdraw and brought Kharge into the race make it clear that the Congress party was not looking for …

WATCH: 'Ask Mallikarjun Kharge,' Rahul Gandhi announces new Congress chief even before votes were counted
2 years, 2 months ago

WATCH: 'Ask Mallikarjun Kharge,' Rahul Gandhi announces new Congress chief even before votes were counted

Firstpost  

Rahul Gandhi observed that Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor are people with experience and understanding. ‘They do not need my advice,’ he added Adoni: “It is for Kharge to decide”, said Rahul Gandhi when he was asked about his role after Congress gets its new non-Gandhi president after 24 years. Responding to a query during his interaction with media during …

As Kharge Takes Party Top Post, Eyes on Rahul Gandhi's New Role. Here's What Ex-Party Chief Said
2 years, 2 months ago

As Kharge Takes Party Top Post, Eyes on Rahul Gandhi's New Role. Here's What Ex-Party Chief Said

News 18  

As Mallikarjun Kharge swept the party president election with a huge margin over Shashi Tharoor, former Congress chief and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi said he won’t comment on the what his role will be going ahead as that “is for the president to decide”. The President will decide what my role is…”, said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Andhra Pradesh …

Mallikarjun Kharge wins Congress presidential election with over 7,800 votes
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge wins Congress presidential election with over 7,800 votes

The Hindu  

Mallikarjun Kharge was elected as the new Congress president on Monday after he secured 7,897 out of the 9,385 votes polled. Outgoing Congress President Sonia Gandhi, accompanied by general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Mr. Tharoor were among the leaders who visited Mr. Kharge’s residence to congratulate him. The nearly 12% votes for Mr. Tharoor …

New Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversies: Murmu seating row to assets allegedly worth Rs 50,000 cr
2 years, 2 months ago

New Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversies: Murmu seating row to assets allegedly worth Rs 50,000 cr

Firstpost  

Mallikarjun Kharge has defeated former Union Minister and his party colleague Shashi Tharoor to be the Congress President in a ‘friendly fight’. First time in 24 years the party has got a non-Gandhi president New Delhi: Mallikarjun Kharge has defeated former Union Minister and his party colleague Shashi Tharoor to be the Congress President in a “friendly fight”. According to …

5 challenges for Mallikarjun Kharge as new Congress president
2 years, 2 months ago

5 challenges for Mallikarjun Kharge as new Congress president

India Today  

As Mallikarjun Kharge starts his innings as the first non-Gandhi Congress president in 24 years, he has challenges galore ahead of him. With less than two years left for the Lok Sabha elections, the veteran leader is expected to revive the party which has seen its presence shrink at state and national level. Kharge and his entire team must join …

Mallikarjun Kharge elected president of India’s Congress party
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge elected president of India’s Congress party

Al Jazeera  

Mallikarjun Kharge defeats fellow Congress politician Shashi Tharoor to become the first Dalit to hold the position. India’s opposition Congress party elected a former minister on Wednesday as its first president in 24 years not from the Gandhi dynasty, in an effort to reverse its electoral decline amid the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party. …

Mallikarjun Kharge, a Gandhi family loyalist, becomes new Congress president
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge, a Gandhi family loyalist, becomes new Congress president

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Apparently backed to the hilt by the Gandhis, Mallikarjun Kharge trounced his rival Shashi Tharoor by a huge margin for the post of Congress president. As the party insiders describe Mr Kharge as the “new front man” for the Gandhis, Rahul Gandhi tried to clear the air by saying his “role in the party will be decided by …

It’s Mallikarjun Kharge v Shashi Tharoor today for Congress helm
2 years, 2 months ago

It’s Mallikarjun Kharge v Shashi Tharoor today for Congress helm

Hindustan Times  

At least 9,200 Congress delegates across the country will cast their votes on Monday to elect the party’s 37th president since Independence in an election that could change the course of the Congress. While Tharoor’s campaign appeared to pack a punch, many party insiders see Kharge as the possible winner, with backing by a large section of the party establishment …

Congress to choose between Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress to choose between Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor

The Hindu  

The Congress is all set to witness a contest between Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor and party veteran Mallikarjun Kharge in the party’s presidential polls on Monday. Whether Kharge sahab wins it or I win, I am of the view that the Congress should emerge victorious,” Mr. Tharoor told reporters at the Uttar Pradesh Congress headquarters. The Lok Sabha member …

Congress presidential polls | Mallikarjun Kharge is a safe pair of hands for Congress, says Manish Tewari
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress presidential polls | Mallikarjun Kharge is a safe pair of hands for Congress, says Manish Tewari

The Hindu  

The Congress needs a "safe pair of hands" and Mallikarjun Kharge is the right person to steer the party, Lok Sabha member Manish Tewari said on October 14, 2022 while endorsing Mr Kharge as his choice for the Congress president's post. Mr Tewari, along with his Lok Sabha colleague Shashi Tharoor, was a signatory to the August 2020 letter that …

Mallikarjun Kharge: How can Congress revive, will party be remote-controlled? Cong Prez nominee has answers
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge: How can Congress revive, will party be remote-controlled? Cong Prez nominee has answers

India TV News  

Congress Presidential polls: In an exclusive interview with India TV, Congress Presidential candidate Mallikarjun Kharge spoke about his action plan, how he would recover his party and whether he is all by himself or being controlled by the Gandhi family. Kharge said the Congress party will also have good days. When this was Mallikarjun Kharge was asked whether he became …

Mallikarjun Kharge when asked if he or Rahul Gandhi will be PM candidate: 'Bakrid mein bachenge toh...'| WATCH
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge when asked if he or Rahul Gandhi will be PM candidate: 'Bakrid mein bachenge toh...'| WATCH

India TV News  

Mallikarjun Kharge PM face remark: Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who is presently contesting the party presidential election against Shashi Tharoor, believes in focussing on one work at a time, quite literally. First, let these elections get over and let me become president, then we'll see," Kharge told reporters when asked who would be the PM's face, Rahul Gandhi or …

Entered polls not to oppose anyone but to strengthen the party, says Mallikarjun Kharge
2 years, 2 months ago

Entered polls not to oppose anyone but to strengthen the party, says Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

Congress President election: Senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who is contesting for party's top post against Shashi Tharoor, on Sunday said he has not entered the polls to oppose anyone but to strengthen the party. Post his candidature for party's President election, Congress leaders Gourav Vallabh, Deepender S Hooda & Syed Naseer Hussain resigned from Congress' spokesperson post to campaign for …

Congress President election: 'Told Tharoor better to have consensus candidate, but...': Mallikarjun Kharge
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress President election: 'Told Tharoor better to have consensus candidate, but...': Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

Congress President election: Nominee for the Congress president post Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said he told fellow contender Shashi Tharoor that it would be better to have a consensus candidate, but the Lok Sabha MP insisted on a contest for the "sake of democracy". Kharge said if he becomes the party chief, he will consult the Gandhi family and other …

Congress President Election: Ex-Jharkhand minister KN Tripathi's nomination rejected, it's Kharge Vs Tharoor
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress President Election: Ex-Jharkhand minister KN Tripathi's nomination rejected, it's Kharge Vs Tharoor

India TV News  

Congress President Election: Former Jharkhand minister KN Tripathi's nomination for the Congress presidential poll was rejected on Saturday, setting up a contest between party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor. Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also a candidate now for party's top post, on Saturday resigned as Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. "I thank senior leaders …

Congress chief poll: Gandhis-backed Kharge vs rebel Tharoor
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress chief poll: Gandhis-backed Kharge vs rebel Tharoor

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: As the desert storm settles in the Congress camp, the race is now on between Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor for the Congress presidential poll. Adhering to the “one man one post” concept as decided at the party’s Udaipur conclave, Kharge will step down as Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. After filing the nomination, Kharge …

Mallikarjun Kharge’s possible elevation could be asset to Congress ahead of 2023 Karnataka Assembly polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge’s possible elevation could be asset to Congress ahead of 2023 Karnataka Assembly polls

The Hindu  

A staunch loyalist of the Nehru-Gandhi family and veteran Congress leader, who is also Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjiun Kharge officially entered the race to become the next All India Congress Committee president on Friday. His elevation to head the grand old party would be a big asset and give a boost to the Congress cadre …

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