'Chup baith': Kharge lashes out at ex-PM's son after being interrupted during Rajya Sabha speech
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'Chup baith': Kharge lashes out at ex-PM's son after being interrupted during Rajya Sabha speech

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha witnessed an unusual exchange when Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar — the son of former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar — for interrupting his speech in the Rajya Sabha. The incident took place in the Upper House during the debate on the motion of thanks to the President’s address in which Kharge was criticising the government over the fall of the rupee against the US dollar when Shekhar abruptly interrupted. The Chairman, requesting Kharge to remain composed, remarked, “Chandra Shekhar ji happens to be one of the tallest leaders this country has ever seen. The respect for Chandra Shekhar ji in the country is immeasurable.” He also asked Kharge to withdraw his reference to the former Prime Minister.

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‘Tere baap ke…’: Mallikarjun Kharge tells Rajya Sabha MP ’chup baith’, triggers row — Viral Video
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Tere baap ke…’: Mallikarjun Kharge tells Rajya Sabha MP ’chup baith’, triggers row — Viral Video

Live Mint  

A video of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge went viral earlier this week, wherein he hit out an MP in the Rajya Sabha and told him to sit quietly "chup baith". During a discussion in Rajya Sabha on Monday, as Kharge was speaking, BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar intervened and made some remarks, to which the Leader of Opposition shot back, saying …

'Tu Chup Baith. Tere Baap Ka Mai...' Why Did Kharge Lose Cool On Ex-PM's Son In Parliament
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Tu Chup Baith. Tere Baap Ka Mai...' Why Did Kharge Lose Cool On Ex-PM's Son In Parliament

ABP News  

Parliament News: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lost his cool on being interrupted by BJP MP and former PM Chandra Shekhar's son Neeraj Shekhar during his speech in Rajya Sabha. Chup, chup, chup baith February 3, 2025 After the incident, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked both leaders to keep calm. "Chandra Shekharji happens to be one of the tallest leaders this country …

I took a dip, Kharge ji caught a cold: Amit Shah on Kharge's remark about BJP leaders at Sangam
2 months ago

I took a dip, Kharge ji caught a cold: Amit Shah on Kharge's remark about BJP leaders at Sangam

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed Mallikarjun Kharge for his remark on BJP leaders taking a holy dip at the Sangam and said the Congress under Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi had always insulted Sanatan Dharma. Addressing a public meeting in the Kalkaji assembly constituency, he took a swipe at Congress president Kharge and said, "I …

Kharge tells 'everyone' to focus, not worry about Karnataka Congress leadership
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kharge tells 'everyone' to focus, not worry about Karnataka Congress leadership

India Today  

All India Congress Committee President Mallikarjun Kharge has delivered a stern message to party leaders, urging them to refrain from making speculative statements amid political rumblings over leadership roles in Karnataka. There is no point in making such statements.” Kharge emphasised that decisions regarding leadership positions would be taken at the discretion of the party’s high command, including himself and …

Kharge says BJP MPs 'pushed' him in Parliament premises
3 months, 1 week ago

Kharge says BJP MPs 'pushed' him in Parliament premises

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, claiming he was physically pushed by BJP MPs in Parliament premises following which he lost his balance. "I was physically pushed by BJP MPs; lost my balance and was forced to sit down on the ground in front of Makar Dwar," Kharge said. Trouble began …

Dhankhar Vs Kharge: Parliament Stands Witness To Heated Exchange Between 'Sons Of Farmers'. WATCH
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dhankhar Vs Kharge: Parliament Stands Witness To Heated Exchange Between 'Sons Of Farmers'. WATCH

ABP News  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday were seen shouting at each other. Watch: Huge uproar in Rajya Sabha, heated debate between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge pic.twitter.com/PyvKTM2qWd — IANS December 13, 2024 Mallikarjun Kharge retorted saying, "You are encouraging the members to speak against …

'Farmer's son' vs 'labourer's son': Mallikarjun Kharge, Jagdeep Dhankhar face-off
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Farmer's son' vs 'labourer's son': Mallikarjun Kharge, Jagdeep Dhankhar face-off

India Today  

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a fiery exchange of words between Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge as uproar over the no-confidence motion against the House chairman continued to mar proceedings on Friday. Speaking on the no-trust motion, Dhankhar said he was the son of a farmer and wouldn't be cowed down by the opposition's move, accusing it of …

'Chairman Biggest Disruptor, Became Govt's Spokesperson': Kharge On No-Confidence Motion Against Dhankhar
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Chairman Biggest Disruptor, Became Govt's Spokesperson': Kharge On No-Confidence Motion Against Dhankhar

ABP News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday hit out at Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar accusing him of working as the government spokesperson in Rajya Sabha. Kharge said that the biggest reason behind the disruption in the Parliament's upper house has been the Rajya Sabha Chairman himself and added that his conduct in the house has harmed the country's dignity. But today …

Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, alleging that the Vice President was the “biggest reason for disruption in the parliament.” Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar listens to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. Kharge also alleged that the Rajya …

Rajya Sabha's biggest disruptor is Chairman: Mallikarjun Kharge on big INDIA move
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha's biggest disruptor is Chairman: Mallikarjun Kharge on big INDIA move

India Today  

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday criticised Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, referring to him as "the biggest government spokesperson." He said "The biggest reason for disruptions in Rajya Sabha is Chairman itself," while speaking about the notice to bring in a no-confidence motion against Dhankhar. The Congress chief also accused the Rajya Sabha Chairman of acting like a "headmaster," saying, …

Dhankhar a govt spokesperson, biggest disruptor: Congress on no-trust move against RS chairman
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dhankhar a govt spokesperson, biggest disruptor: Congress on no-trust move against RS chairman

India TV News  

INDIA bloc leaders on Wednesday defended their move to bring a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and said they were forced to take the step to save democracy as the “Chairman is the biggest disruptor of Rajya Sabha" and “his conduct has damaged the pride of the nation". Kharge while addressing a press conference on Wednesday afternoon …

Make Mallikarjun Kharge CM of Karnataka: BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Make Mallikarjun Kharge CM of Karnataka: BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi

The Hindu  

BJP leader and Vijayapura MP Ramesh Jigajinagi believes that Siddaramaiah will step down as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Once that happens, Congress should make Mallikarjun Kharge the CM of Karnataka. If the Congress is committed to making a Dalit the CM, it should appoint Mr Kharge as the CM,” he told reporters in Vijayapura on September 13. Mr Jigajinagi …

Opposition walkout, boycott over Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ‘tone’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition walkout, boycott over Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ‘tone’

The Hindu  

The Opposition boycotted Rajya Sabha proceedings on the final day of Parliament’s Budget session, after a serious disagreement with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on alleged derogatory remarks made against Leader of Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari. There was a sharp exchange of words between Mr. Dhankhar and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan, who criticised the …

'Angry' Jagdeep Dhankhar leaves chair, says 'I am being insulted everyday in the House' | WATCH
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Angry' Jagdeep Dhankhar leaves chair, says 'I am being insulted everyday in the House' | WATCH

India TV News  

'Angry' Jagdeep Dhankhar leaves chair, says 'I am being insulted everyday in the House' | WATCH The Opposition walked out from Rajya Sabha over the issue of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics and fuming Rajya Sabha Chairman left the chair. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday blasted Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien and asked him to behave …

Jagdeep Dhankhar Backs Kharge During LoPs Address On Hathras Tragedy, Shuts Down NDA MPs video
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar Backs Kharge During LoPs Address On Hathras Tragedy, Shuts Down NDA MPs video

ABP News  

It was one of those rare occasions in Parliament when the Rajya Sabha Chairman backed the Opposition and silenced the ruling party's members. As the final day of the Rajya Sabha's special session began on Wednesday, the Upper House presided over by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar observed a minute of silence for the 121 victims of the Hathras stampede on Tuesday. …

Mallikarjun Kharge attacks PM Modi, RSS in Rajya Sabha; remarks expunged
9 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge attacks PM Modi, RSS in Rajya Sabha; remarks expunged

The Hindu  

The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on July 1 attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his election speeches and also attacked the workings of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological parent of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar expunged most of the remarks made against the RSS …

'Opposition talks about common man while PM Modi does only his Mann Ki Baat': Kharge in Rajya Sabha
9 months ago

'Opposition talks about common man while PM Modi does only his Mann Ki Baat': Kharge in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday, heavily criticized the central government in his response to the President's address in Rajya Sabha. He also appealed to Rajya Sabha chairman to put back statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar, others in their original places in Parliament complex. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, during the session, refused to …

Dhankhar, Kharge squabble in Rajya Sabha: ‘Have tolerated a lot…’
1 year, 1 month ago

Dhankhar, Kharge squabble in Rajya Sabha: ‘Have tolerated a lot…’

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha's last day of Budget Session witnessed a war of words between Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar and leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. The debate arose when Congress MPs questioned the Vice-President for giving the floor to RLD's Jayant Singh to speak on the government decision to confer the Bharat Ratna on his grandfather …

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar writes to Mallikarjun Kharge again, invites him to meet on December 25
1 year, 3 months ago

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar writes to Mallikarjun Kharge again, invites him to meet on December 25

India TV News  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today invited Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to his residence on Monday for an interaction on the issue of disruptions in Parliament and the suspension of Opposition MPs, saying despite his repeated requests, such a meeting could not happen during the Winter session. In a fresh letter to Kharge, who is the leader of the Opposition in …

'Insulted': Mallikarjun Kharge after mic in Rajya Sabha turned off while speaking
1 year, 8 months ago

'Insulted': Mallikarjun Kharge after mic in Rajya Sabha turned off while speaking

India Today  

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said he was "insulted" as his mic was switched off while he was speaking in the Upper House after getting permission from the Chair. However, the sloganeering continued and the Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha proceedings were also adjourned till 2 pm on …

Kharge ji should see work done in Kalaburagi: PM Modi replies to M Kharge
2 years, 1 month ago

Kharge ji should see work done in Kalaburagi: PM Modi replies to M Kharge

Live Mint  

While replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi attacked Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and said that he should see the work done in Kalaburagi where so many Jan Dhan accounts have been opened. So many people getting empowered, while someone's account getting closed, I can understand the pain,” PM Modi said. Earlier, while …

Anita Katyal | Kharge ups the ante on Sonia cabal; Kanhaiya may head Youth Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Anita Katyal | Kharge ups the ante on Sonia cabal; Kanhaiya may head Youth Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

Though it is well-known that veteran leader Mallikarjun Kharge was handpicked by Sonia Gandhi to take on the Congress presidency, the new party chief recently demonstrated that he is no pushover. Rajya Sabha member Pramod Tiwari and Congress communications department chief Jairam Ramesh, who believe they owe their loyalty solely to former party president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, were …

Karnataka Ready to Welcome Kharge on Maiden Visit as AICC Chief
2 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Ready to Welcome Kharge on Maiden Visit as AICC Chief

News 18  

A rousing reception awaits newly-elected AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on his maiden visit to his home town Kalaburagi after taking over the coveted post, on Saturday. The grand-old party is organising a convention under the name ‘Kalyana Kranthi’, in which people of seven districts and 41 Assembly constituencies would participate. Party’s state in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, Opposition leader Siddaramaiah, Opposition …

‘Do you have 100 heads like Ravan?’: Kharge's jab at PM Modi triggers political row ahead of Gujarat elections
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Do you have 100 heads like Ravan?’: Kharge's jab at PM Modi triggers political row ahead of Gujarat elections

Hindustan Times  

A fresh political row has erupted after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's 'Ravan' remark about prime minister Narendra Modi. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Unable to take the heat of Gujarat election, pushed to the fringe, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge loses control over his words, calls Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'Ravan'. The 'maut ka saudagar ' …

Mallikarjun Kharge: India’s oldest political party chooses non-Gandhi, Dalit chief for the first time in 24 years
2 years, 5 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge: India’s oldest political party chooses non-Gandhi, Dalit chief for the first time in 24 years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s oldest political party, the …

Summons to Mallikarjun Kharge a new low, says Congress
2 years, 7 months ago

Summons to Mallikarjun Kharge a new low, says Congress

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge being summoned by the Enforcement Directorate during the working hours of Parliament is a new low and an insult to parliamentary conventions, the Congress said on Thursday. “Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, was summoned by the ED when Parliament is in session. Speaking with the media, …

Malikayya Guttedar to counter M Mallikarjuna Kharge in Kalaburagi
6 years, 10 months ago

Malikayya Guttedar to counter M Mallikarjuna Kharge in Kalaburagi

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: The BJP's move to bank on six-time MLA and local strongman Malikayya Guttedar, a former Congress man who joined the party recently, for a good showing in this district in the assembly elections has spiced up the poll scene in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. Kalaburgi is the home turf of senior Congress leader and former union minister M Mallikarjuna Kharge. …

Qamar Islam's U-turn, praises Mallikarjun Kharge
7 years, 8 months ago

Qamar Islam's U-turn, praises Mallikarjun Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Kalaburagi North MLA and former minister Qamarul Islam, who had attacked Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge blaming him for his removal from the state cabinet a few months ago, on Wednesday made a U turn soon after his appointment as the All India Congress Committee Secretary in charge of Kerala. Profusely praising Kharge, Islam went to …

With Rahul unwilling to take post, Sonia’s choice falls outside family
10 years, 9 months ago

With Rahul unwilling to take post, Sonia’s choice falls outside family

The Hindu  

It was Congress President Sonia Gandhi who selected the 71-year-old Karnataka leader Mallikarjuna Kharge as Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha. Party sources said Mr. Kharge, a second term MP from Karnakata’s Gulbarga, was selected by Ms. Gandhi, who had been empowered by the Congress Parliamentary Party to do so. In choosing Mr. Kharge, party sources said, Ms …

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