BJP stages dharna in Kalaburagi demanding CBI probe into contractor Sachin's suicide
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BJP stages dharna in Kalaburagi demanding CBI probe into contractor Sachin's suicide

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: The BJP escalated its attack on the Congress government by staging a massive protest in Kalaburagi, demanding the resignation of Minister Priyank Kharge and a CBI probe into the suicide of contractor Sachin. Senior leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, led the protest, which saw large participation from party workers. R. Ashoka accused the Congress government of shielding Raju Kapanur, a key accused in the Sachin suicide case, labeling him a gangster. Chalavadi Narayanaswamy questioned Priyank Kharge's credibility and merit for holding a ministerial post, accusing him of misusing constitutional rights for personal gain.

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‘Priyanka Gandhi ke gaalon jaisi…’: BJP Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri’s remark goes viral, Congress demands apology
3 days, 6 hours ago

‘Priyanka Gandhi ke gaalon jaisi…’: BJP Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri’s remark goes viral, Congress demands apology

Live Mint  

A video of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramesh Bidhuri making derogatory remarks against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi went viral on Sunday. In the video clip, Bidhuri could be heard saying, "I promise you that I will each build road of Kalkaji" smooth "like the cheeks of Priyanka Gandhi." just like we built roads of Okhla and Sangam Vihar, we will …

CM Siddaramaiah stands by Priyank Kharge, dismisses BJP's allegations
6 days, 12 hours ago

CM Siddaramaiah stands by Priyank Kharge, dismisses BJP's allegations

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has rejected the BJP's demand for the resignation of Minister Priyanka Kharge in connection with the suicide of a contractor. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah "Minister Priyanka Kharge's name is not on the death note of Bidar contractor Sachin, who committed suicide. Responding to the BJP's insistence that the investigation should be handed over to the CBI, the …

BJP sends contractor's suicide note to Rahul Gandhi, Congress president
6 days, 15 hours ago

BJP sends contractor's suicide note to Rahul Gandhi, Congress president

India Today  

The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party escalated its demand for the resignation of Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. The party reportedly couriered the suicide note of civil contractor Sachin Panchal to Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, as part of its protest. The BJP claimed that the suicide note accused Raju Kapanur, a …

Karnataka Contractor Suicide: Home Minister Defends Priyank Kharge Amid BJP's Resignation Demand
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1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka Contractor Suicide: Home Minister Defends Priyank Kharge Amid BJP's Resignation Demand

ABP News  

Defending his Cabinet colleague Priyank Kharge, whose resignation the BJP has been demanding, in connection with the suicide of a contractor in Bidar last week, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said, unnecessary allegations are being made against him. BJP has demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should ask Priyank Kharge to resign immediately, and has set a January 4 …

‘Hit-and-run politics’: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge dares BJP in contractor suicide case
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1 week, 1 day ago

‘Hit-and-run politics’: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge dares BJP in contractor suicide case

Live Mint  

Karnataka minister, Priyank Kharge has denied allegations levelled by the Bharatiya Janata Party on him in connection with the recent suicide of a contractor in the state. Kharge, who is the son of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, has said that he is waiting for the forensic test report on the 8-page note left by Sachin Panchal, contractor. Panchal's suicide note …

Karnataka Minister claims BJP targeting Priyank Kharge over policy criticism
1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka Minister claims BJP targeting Priyank Kharge over policy criticism

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, on Tuesday, defended his cabinet colleague, Priyank Kharge, who is embroiled in a controversy following the suicide of a contractor, Sachin Monappa Panchal. The contractor allegedly left behind a note accusing Raju Kapanur, a close aide of Kharge, of extorting money for a contract and threatening his life. In response to BJP’s demand for Kharge's …

Karnataka: BJP demands CBI probe, minister Priyank Kharge's resignation over Bidar contractor suicide
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1 week, 2 days ago

Karnataka: BJP demands CBI probe, minister Priyank Kharge's resignation over Bidar contractor suicide

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded the resignation of Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and a CBI inquiry into the suicide of a civil contractor from Bidar district on December 26. BJP state president B Y Vijayendra alleged that the entire police department in and around Kalaburagi district is “under the clutches” of the Kharge family. The party also threatened …

Bidar contractor suicide case: BJP goes for Priyank’s jugular
1 week, 2 days ago

Bidar contractor suicide case: BJP goes for Priyank’s jugular

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Opposition BJP is going full throttle against RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge, son of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, in the case of Bidar contractor Sachin Panchal’s suicide, which exposed the plight of contractors to get government projects. As BJP earlier managed to get B Nagendra removed from the cabinet for his alleged involvement in the multi-crore Maharshi Valmiki ST Development …

Karnataka contractor's suicide triggers war of words between Congress and BJP
1 week, 3 days ago

Karnataka contractor's suicide triggers war of words between Congress and BJP

India Today  

The suicide of a 26-year-old contractor in Karnataka's Bidar district has sparked a fresh political row between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. In the wake of these allegations, BJP leaders have targeted Priyank Kharge, who is the son of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, questioning his involvement in the incident. "Priyank Kharge, with a penchant for speaking out of …

BJP says Priyank Kharge linked to Karnataka contractor's suicide, he refutes charge
1 week, 3 days ago

BJP says Priyank Kharge linked to Karnataka contractor's suicide, he refutes charge

India Today  

A controversy erupted after a civil contractor, Sachin Panchal, died by suicide in Karnataka. In his seven-page suicide note, Sachin claimed that Raju Kapanur and five others hatched a conspiracy to murder BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders. The BJP has blamed Congress Minister Priyank Kharge, who happens to be close to the accused Raju Kapanur, for the suicide. …

BJP is trying to politicise a suicide: Karnataka Priyank kharge on suicide of contractor
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1 week, 4 days ago

BJP is trying to politicise a suicide: Karnataka Priyank kharge on suicide of contractor

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has strongly criticized the BJP for allegedly politicizing the suicide of a contractor in Bidar. Meanwhile, BJP State President BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa attacked the Congress party alleging that Sachin, a contractor from Bidar, died by suicide due to harassment and threats from Minister Priyank Kharge's close aide Raju Kapanur. Coming down heavily on the Congress Party, …

Contractor’s Suicide Sparks BJP-Congress Row in Karnataka
1 week, 4 days ago

Contractor’s Suicide Sparks BJP-Congress Row in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bidar: The suicide of contractor Sachin Panchal from Bhalki Taluk has sparked a political storm in Karnataka, with BJP leaders accusing the Congress government of fostering a toxic environment for contractors. This misuse of power has led to incidents like the alleged suicide of SDA officer Rudresh due to undue pressure from Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar’s aide and the hooliganism targeting …

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Politicizing' Wayanad Landslides
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2 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Politicizing' Wayanad Landslides

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the recent landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district. Vadra claims that the BJP used divisive rhetoric and focused on issues other than the real problems faced by the people, such as rising prices and unemployment.

Your fight is against injustice & wicked; uproot BJP in polls: Priyanka
3 months ago

Your fight is against injustice & wicked; uproot BJP in polls: Priyanka

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday attacked the ruling BJP government in the state over unemployment, recruitment scams, Agnipath scheme, women wrestlers’ issue, plight of farmers and workers and asked the voters to “uproot” the BJP in the October 5 assembly polls. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holding a mace during the party's Haryana Vijay Sankalp Jansabha in Julana …

Congress miffed over BJP MP's Ambani wedding jab: 'Priyanka Gandhi didn't…'
5 months ago

Congress miffed over BJP MP's Ambani wedding jab: 'Priyanka Gandhi didn't…'

Hindustan Times  

Congress leaders on Tuesday slammed Nishikant Dubey for his attack on the Gandhi family, as they said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra didn't attend Anant Ambani's wedding and the BJP MP's claims regarding this were "blatant lies". A group of porters during a meeting with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in New …

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda on Monday wrote to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, questioning the "stoic silence" of his party on the recent hooch tragedy which left several people dead in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda wrote a letter to the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the …

Kalaburagi witnessed 28 murders during BJP rule: Priyank Kharge
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kalaburagi witnessed 28 murders during BJP rule: Priyank Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has vehemently responded to the remarks made by MP Dr. Umesh G Jadhav regarding the law and order situation in Kalaburagi district. Kharge refuted Jadhav's claims and highlighted that during the BJP's tenure, the district witnessed 28 murders. Drawing a comparison, Kharge cited incidents from Gujarat where 2,209 rapes occurred within …

Kharge Slams Congress Defectors Joining BJP, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kharge Slams Congress Defectors Joining BJP, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Bidar: AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge took a swipe at leaders who, having benefited from the Congress, are now aligning with the BJP. Speaking at a felicitation event in Bidar on Tuesday, Kharge expressed concern over the lack of faith in the party's principles among these leaders. Kharge called for an end to differences among the partymen over trivial matters, rallying …

‘Congress leaders should be last ones to talk about Ambedkar’: CT Ravi hits back to Priyank Kharge in Keragodu flag row
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Congress leaders should be last ones to talk about Ambedkar’: CT Ravi hits back to Priyank Kharge in Keragodu flag row

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka leader CT Ravi on Tuesday attacked Congress, saying that its leaders should be the last ones to talk about BR Ambedkar, chairman of the drafting committee of the Constitution of India. CT Ravi was reacting to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's post on X, where he alleged that the BJP placed religion above the nation and quoted …

Karnataka: Srikanth Pujari granted bail by Hubballi Court in 1992 violence case
1 year ago

Karnataka: Srikanth Pujari granted bail by Hubballi Court in 1992 violence case

India TV News  

The Hubballi High Court on Friday granted bail to right-wing activist Srikanth Pujari, who was accused in riots after the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992. Pujari's lawyer Sanjeev Badasaka said, "If the Court passes an order in our favour then he may be released tomorrow evening.The matter has been posted for bail orders.Today by 2 pm, the Court will release …

Priyank Kharge justifies eviction drive in Kalaburagi
1 year, 2 months ago

Priyank Kharge justifies eviction drive in Kalaburagi

The Hindu  

Criticising BJP leaders for politicising every issue, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has said a drive was carried out in Kalaburagi city to remove encroachers and illegal structures being constructed on government land, and notice was issued prior to the eviction. Addressing presspersons at Aiwan-e-Shahi guesthouse in Kalaburagi on Friday, Mr. Kharge said BJP leaders had the …

DC Edit | Is Sukhu cozying up to BJP now? T'gana: Spotlight on Kharge story
1 year, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Is Sukhu cozying up to BJP now? T'gana: Spotlight on Kharge story

Deccan Chronicle  

Days after the G-20 summit concluded on a successful note for India, the focus of discussions has shifted from the outcome of the deliberations to the food served at the dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu. There is some concern in Congress circles over Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s growing proximity to the rival Bharatiya Janata Party. Mr …

Sanatana Dharma row | Congress distances itself from Udhayanidhi’s remarks
1 year, 4 months ago

Sanatana Dharma row | Congress distances itself from Udhayanidhi’s remarks

The Hindu  

Distancing itself from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s statement on Sanatana Dharma, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera at a press conference in Delhi said that the party believes every religion and faith has its space and no one can treat any particular faith as less than another. ‘Sarva dharma sama bhava’ is the Congress ideology but …

Priyank Kharge's Bold Statement Against Out of Power BJP Leaders
1 year, 4 months ago

Priyank Kharge's Bold Statement Against Out of Power BJP Leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: In a bold retort, Minister for IT-BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge likened out-of-power BJP leaders to fish struggling out of water and dismissed their moral authority to critique the Congress government in the state. The BJP's evident desperation mirrors a fish gasping out of water due to its exclusion from authority," he said and added that …

Priyank Kharge terms BJP leaders “barricaded captives”
1 year, 4 months ago

Priyank Kharge terms BJP leaders “barricaded captives”

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to congratulate ISRO scientists on Chandrayaan-3's success acquired a political undercurrent when prominent Congress leaders, including Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi district in-charge minister Priyank Kharge, seized the opportunity to comment on BJP leaders. The photo where senior leaders including state BJP chief Nalin Kumar Kateel standing behind the barricades went …

Minister Priyank Kharge Challenges BJP Leaders to Back Allegations of Corruption
1 year, 4 months ago

Minister Priyank Kharge Challenges BJP Leaders to Back Allegations of Corruption

Deccan Chronicle  

KALABURGI: Minister for IT-BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge has challenged BJP leaders to substantiate any allegations of corruption or misconduct with tangible evidence, rather than seeking divine intervention. "In the recent election, the people rejected the 40 percent BJP government and voted us into power in the state. "If the BJP leaders have any claims to make, …

Karnataka elections: Don’t be carried away by communal agenda used to mask maladministration, says Priyanka Gandhi
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka elections: Don’t be carried away by communal agenda used to mask maladministration, says Priyanka Gandhi

The Hindu  

The Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, M. Mallikarjun Kharge, and others, held roadshows and addressed rallies in various parts of the State, as the political campaigning reached its crescendo on Sunday ahead of the May 10 elections. Speaking at Mulky on the outskirts of Mangaluru, Ms. Gandhi urged people not to be carried away by communally sensitive issues …

Karnataka polls: Priyank Kharge gets EC notice over ‘nalayak’ jibe
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka polls: Priyank Kharge gets EC notice over ‘nalayak’ jibe

Live Mint  

Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued notice to Congress leader Priyank Kharge over his ‘nalayak’ remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election speech in Karnataka. Priyank Kharge is the son of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who himself faced a furor over his ‘venomous snake’ jibe against the Prime Minister. The notice comes after the Bhartiya Janata Party …

WATCH | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra steps down from campaign vehicle to bring sanitation worker with her
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra steps down from campaign vehicle to bring sanitation worker with her

India TV News  

Karnataka Elections 2023: In a nice gesture, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, during her election campaign in Karnataka, stepped down from her vehicle to bring sanitation worker and Congress supporter K Rani with her for campaigning in Chintamani, Karnataka. During her campaign, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at the BJP saying, "I challenge the PM, ministers and leaders of …

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 …

BJP indulging in caste politics: Kharge hits back at Nadda for criticising Rahul
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP indulging in caste politics: Kharge hits back at Nadda for criticising Rahul

The Hindu  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday refuted BJP chief J.P. Nadda's allegation that Rahul Gandhi compared OBC communities to thieves and accused the ruling party of indulging in "caste politics". Amid a political fight between the BJP and the Congress following Mr. Gandhi's conviction in a defamation case over the "Modi surname" remarks, Mr. Nadda alleged that "lies, personal slander …

Kharge ji should see work done in Kalaburagi: PM Modi replies to M Kharge
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Kharge faces questions over \'failure\' to act against rebels
1 year, 11 months ago

Kharge faces questions over \'failure\' to act against rebels

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's apparent "failure" to initiate disciplinary action against dissident functionaries in Haryana and Rajasthan has started raising eyebrows. Also no action was taken against Haryana MLA Kiran Chaudhary for allegedly cross voting during the Rajya Sabha election in June last year leading to the defeat of party candidate Ajay Maken. No action has been taken on …

Modi, KCR two sides of same coin: Kharge
2 years, 2 months ago

Modi, KCR two sides of same coin: Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: On his maiden visit to Hyderabad as president of the All India Congress Committee, Mallikarjun Kharge, who participated in the Bharat Jodo Yatra on Tuesday, accused the BJP and RSS of systematically weakening the country's constitutional institutions, while also stating that only the Congress under Rahul Gandhi could form a non-BJP government at the Centre. Speaking at a public …

Mallikarjun Kharge second leader from Karnataka to become Congress president
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge second leader from Karnataka to become Congress president

The Hindu  

After a gap of nearly 55 years, Congress leader from Karnataka became the president of the All India Congress Committee. A staunch loyalist of the Nehru-Gandhi family and veteran leader, Mr. Kharge is the second politician from Karnataka to occupy the post after Lingayat leader the late S. Nijalingappa, who led the party in 1968-69. ‘Gulbarga twins’ Mr. Kharge climbed …

Kharge still roots for Rahul Gandhi for Congress president
2 years, 3 months ago

Kharge still roots for Rahul Gandhi for Congress president

Deccan Chronicle  

KALABURAGI: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has reiterated his wish for Rahul Gandhi to lead the party. Kharge expressed his unhappiness against the Central and State government for neglecting the Kalyana Karnataka region. Though Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai declared Rs 5,000 crore for Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board in the next budget, Kharge expressed his unhappiness as …

Congress alleges corruption in Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress alleges corruption in Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board

The Hindu  

Coming down on the ruling BJP government, Congress leaders Allamaprabhu Patil and Sharan Kumar Modi alleged that BJP leaders, hand in glove with contractors, were misappropriating public funds released to Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board. Addressing a public meeting at Hirapur in Kalaburagi South Assembly constituency, the Congress leaders said that the State government was neglecting the backward region and …

Karnataka: Complaint against Mallikarjun Kharge's son for 'bribe and couch govt' remark
2 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Complaint against Mallikarjun Kharge's son for 'bribe and couch govt' remark

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: The women’s wing of the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday filed a complaint with the Karnataka State Women’s Commission, seeking action against former minister and Congress MLA Priyank Kharge over his lewd remark that women seeking government jobs in the BJP-ruled state have to give sexual favours. “MLA Priyank Kharge spoken against women during an event in Kalaburagi on …

'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya...': BJP slams Priyanka Vadra over Punjab CM Channi's controversial remark
2 years, 10 months ago

'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya...': BJP slams Priyanka Vadra over Punjab CM Channi's controversial remark

India TV News  

Highlights BJP has accused Channi of insulting the people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with his remark Amit Malviya alleged that Congress' wants to divide the people of the country Notably, majority of the paddy sowing in Punjab is done by migrant labourers from UP, Bihar The Bharatiya Janata Party has slammed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over his …

BJP turns Lakhimpur Kheri into new Hindutva battleground to counter farmers' protests in Uttar Pradesh
3 years, 2 months ago

BJP turns Lakhimpur Kheri into new Hindutva battleground to counter farmers' protests in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

Lakhimpur Kheri, located in the Terai region of eastern Uttar Pradesh near the Nepal border, has turned into a fresh battleground for Hindutva politics ahead of the election to the State Assembly slated for early next year. Nachattar Singh, Lovepreet Singh, Daljeet Singh and Gurvinder Singh, all farmers, and four others were killed in a text-book case of hate crime …

Analysis | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the front foot in U.P.
3 years, 2 months ago

Analysis | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the front foot in U.P.

The Hindu  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s Kisan Nyay rally on Sunday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi has been the high point of a hectic political week. Amarinder Singh as the Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr Sidhu embarrassed the high command, especially Ms. Vadra and Rahul Gandhi, by resigning in protest against certain appointments of the new …

Lakhimpur Kheri: Priyanka Gandhi sticks to her demand, says Union minister must resign
3 years, 3 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri: Priyanka Gandhi sticks to her demand, says Union minister must resign

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday reiterated her demand for the resignation of Union minister Ajay Mishra whose son allegedly ran over an SUV on protesting farmers at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh. “The Union minister needs to resign to ensure an unbiased investigation,” the general secretary of the All India Congress Committee in charge of Uttar Pradesh said, adding …

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi meet bereaved families in violence-hit Lakhimpur Kheri
3 years, 3 months ago

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi meet bereaved families in violence-hit Lakhimpur Kheri

India TV News  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday finally managed to meet the families of the farmers who were killed in Sunday's violence at Tikunia village in Lakhimpur Kheri district in Uttar Pradesh. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Singh Hooda accompanied the Gandhi siblings during …

Lakhimpur Kheri: 'Priyanka won't give up, Satyagraha won't stop', says Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 3 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri: 'Priyanka won't give up, Satyagraha won't stop', says Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has again come out in support of sister Priyanka Gandhi, who was allegedly detained while she was on her way to violence-hit Lakhimpur on Monday. Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi today said Priyanka is a 'true Congress leader'. It's an unfortunate incident, should not be politicised," Lakhimpur Kheri District Magistrate Arvind Kumar Chaurasiya told reporters. The …

Priyanka Gandhi to move NHRC over UP Police's conduct during anti-CAA protests
4 years, 11 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi to move NHRC over UP Police's conduct during anti-CAA protests

India Today  

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will soon lead a delegation of party leaders to National Human Rights Commission to complain about the UP Police's "brutality" against the anti-CAA protesters. The party has many audio and video evidence against the erring officers, said a leader Priyanka Gandhi has visited many victims and their families across the state, especially in western …

We are not out of the game, we will bounce back: Priyank Kharge
5 years, 6 months ago

We are not out of the game, we will bounce back: Priyank Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Known for his dynamism, what also distinguishes Minister for Social Welfare Priyank Kharge is his nature of speaking his mind. Besides his phenomenal rise in politics, it was the outspokenness of Priyank which was targeted by his father’s political opponents in the just concluded Kalaburagi Lok Sabha as well as Chincholi Assembly by-election. In this election, there was also a …

Bitter Kharge: Kalaburagi ungrateful!
5 years, 6 months ago

Bitter Kharge: Kalaburagi ungrateful!

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who was defeated from Kalaburagi in the recent Lok Sabha elections after a winning spree of decades, on Monday came down hard on its people for disregarding his contribution to the special status conferred on the Hyderabad Karnataka region. “Our United Progressive Alliance government amended Article 371 and the state government framed the rules. …

Mallikarjun Kharge missed CM’s post as he is selfish: BJP leader KS Eshwrappa
5 years, 8 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge missed CM’s post as he is selfish: BJP leader KS Eshwrappa

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: BJP leader K.S. Eshwrappa came down heavily on veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging that he missed the bus to the chief minister's post due to his "selfishness". "Mr Kharge harmed the political career of many senior leaders of his own party, such as Malikayya Guttedar, Baburao Chinchansur, Dr A.B. Mr Kharge has not promoted second line leadership either …

Mallikarjun Kharge has not changed the lives of people of Kalaburagi: N. Ravikumar
5 years, 9 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge has not changed the lives of people of Kalaburagi: N. Ravikumar

Deccan Chronicle  

State BJP general secretary N. Ravikumar has been camping in Kalaburagi for nearly one- and-a-half months to evolve a strategy to defeat veteran Congress leader, Mallikarjun Kharge this Lok Sabha election. My question to Mr Kharge is why are lakhs of farm labourers from Kalaburagi and Yadagir districts migrating to big cities in search of employment? In addition, whatever relationship …

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