Kharge emerges as consensus choice for INDIA chair; Nitish yet to accept proposal to make him convener
11 months, 1 week ago

Kharge emerges as consensus choice for INDIA chair; Nitish yet to accept proposal to make him convener

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge emerged as the consensus choice to be the chairperson of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance at a virtual meeting of Opposition leaders on Saturday. Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar’s name was suggested as the convener of the group by everyone present but Mr. Kumar neither immediately accepted nor rejected the proposal. Rahul Gandhi declines While there was unanimity on Mr. Kharge, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren suggested that Rahul Gandhi, as “a young and a dynamic face”, could also lead the bloc. Dismissing suggestions that Mr. Kumar was upset over Mr. Kharge being projected as the head of the bloc, Mr. Jha said, “On the contrary, it was our honourable CM himself who had suggested that someone from the Congress head the coalition.” Alliance leaders Top Congress leaders in the meeting included Mr. Kharge, parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former party chief Rahul Gandhi, and general secretary K.C. Stalin, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Aam Admi Party convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, Communist Party of India general secretary D. Raja, CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury.

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'Chairman Biggest Disruptor, Became Govt's Spokesperson': Kharge On No-Confidence Motion Against Dhankhar
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1 week, 5 days 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 chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at PM Narendra Modi and BJP: ‘They hate common man’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at PM Narendra Modi and BJP: ‘They hate common man’

Hindustan Times  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that they are leaving no stone unturned to break the unity of the country. Speaking at a public gathering in the national capital, Kharge said the BJP hates the common man of the country. The Congress chief also invoked Dr. Bhim Rao …

‘Unprecedented turmoil’: Kharge asks President Murmu to intervene in Manipur
1 month ago

‘Unprecedented turmoil’: Kharge asks President Murmu to intervene in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday sought President Droupadi Murmu’s immediate intervention in the Manipur crisis, blaming the union and the state government for the “unprecedented turmoil” in the state. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leaders along with a delegation of party leaders from Manipur In a two-page letter, Kharge said “deliberate acts of omission and …

Mallikarjun Kharge’s big claim on Modi: ED, CBI probes against Congress leaders at PM’s behest — ‘We are not afraid’
1 month, 1 week ago

Mallikarjun Kharge’s big claim on Modi: ED, CBI probes against Congress leaders at PM’s behest — ‘We are not afraid’

Live Mint  

Jharkhand Elections: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that ED and CBI probes against Congress leaders were taking place at PM’s behest. However, Kharge said that they were not afraid and said, “We made sacrifices for Independence.” The Congress Chief made the remark while speaking in poll-bound Jharkhand's Palamu. …

Maharashtra polls: Kharge attacks BJP over ‘batenge to katenge’ remarks
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1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra polls: Kharge attacks BJP over ‘batenge to katenge’ remarks

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, accusing both the central and state governments of pursuing divisive politics. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Speaking at the release of Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi's manifesto in Mumbai, Kharge criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "Batenge to Katenge" remarks. "While Adityanath says 'batenge to katenge', Prime …

Mallikarjun Kharge slams PM over 'blank Constitution' remark, vows caste census
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge slams PM over 'blank Constitution' remark, vows caste census

India Today  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday for accusing Rahul Gandhi of displaying a blank Constitution at a recent event. Speaking at the launch of the Maha Vikas Aghadi poll manifesto for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Kharge dubbed the Prime Minister "jhuto ka sirdar". Listing poll promises in Maharashtra, Kharge pledged to …

Decide between ‘Batenge toh katenge’ and ‘Ek hain toh safe hain’: Kharge challenges BJP’s credibility
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Decide between ‘Batenge toh katenge’ and ‘Ek hain toh safe hain’: Kharge challenges BJP’s credibility

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of misleading people through provocative speeches, divisive slogans and spreading misinformation about his party. Addressing a press conference in Nagpur ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections on November 20, Kharge said the BJP was engaging in “baatna and kaatna” —a reference to the “batenge to katenge” slogan popularised …

Kharge slams Modi for broken promises, calls him ‘bogus man’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kharge slams Modi for broken promises, calls him ‘bogus man’

The Hindu  

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge has lashed out at the Narendra Modi government for failing the people of Wayanad in its promises. He is a liar,” said the Congress president while addressing an election rally of United Democratic Front candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Nilambur on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Kharge said Mr. Modi had a history of making false promises. …

Congress, JMM Discuss Strategy for Jharkhand Assembly Elections
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress, JMM Discuss Strategy for Jharkhand Assembly Elections

ABP News  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi to prepare for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The alliance discussed about the preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections, with both the Congress and the JMM looking to arrive at a seat-sharing deal at the earliest and begin campaigning for …

Haryana assembly polls: PM ‘expert’ in telling lies, says Kharge
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana assembly polls: PM ‘expert’ in telling lies, says Kharge

Hindustan Times  

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed him as an expert in telling lies, while accusing him of not fulfilling promises made to people. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during a public meeting ahead of Haryana assembly elections, in Charkhi Dadri district of Haryana. Addressing a gathering on Wednesday at Badhra in Charkhi Dadri …

DC Edit | Kharge, PM made for each other
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Kharge, PM made for each other

Deccan Chronicle  

Mallikarjun Kharge is an unexpected treasure the Congress chanced to discover when it, quite contrary to its characteristic way of late, went democratic when it needed a president. The man with one of the longest innings in Congress politics is the best match the party can produce against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, perhaps the maestro of mass communication of our …

'Rahul Called PM Modi Names': After Kharge's Letter, Nadda's Rejoinder Reminds Congress Of 'Failed Product'
3 months ago

'Rahul Called PM Modi Names': After Kharge's Letter, Nadda's Rejoinder Reminds Congress Of 'Failed Product'

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday responded to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reminded him of the time when leaders of his party, including Rahul Gandhi, called PM Modi different names. This comes two days after Kharge, in his letter to PM Modi, raised the issue of “extremely objectionable” and violent statements by ruling …

‘Deeply disturbing’: Kharge's letter to Modi on NDA leaders' remarks against Rahul Gandhi
3 months ago

‘Deeply disturbing’: Kharge's letter to Modi on NDA leaders' remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing his “concern and disappointment” over remarks made against Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote a letter to PM Modi demanding action against those using hateful language against Rahul Gandhi. Kharge stated in the letter that phrases such as “Number one terrorist” …

Make Mallikarjun Kharge CM of Karnataka: BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Mallikarjun Kharge On Manipur Violence PM Narendra Modi Abject Failure In Manipur Is Unforgivable Congress Chief Slams Modi Govt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge On Manipur Violence PM Narendra Modi Abject Failure In Manipur Is Unforgivable Congress Chief Slams Modi Govt

ABP News  

New Delhi, Sep 9 Amid escalation in violence in Manipur, the Congress on Monday demanded that Chief Minister N Biren Singh be immediately dismissed and the Union government take full responsibility of the sensitive security situation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "abject failure" in Manipur is "unforgivable". In a post on X, Kharge said, "PM …

Alliance talks on the table as Rahul Gandhi, Kharge arrive in Srinagar
4 months ago

Alliance talks on the table as Rahul Gandhi, Kharge arrive in Srinagar

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday arrived in Srinagar for their two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. A meeting will be held on Thursday morning between Rahul Gandhi and local leaders and elections and alliance will be discussed,” Congress’s local unit vice-president Ghulam Nabi Monga said. The party’s newly appointed local unit president Tariq Hameed …

Kharge, Rahul to visit Jammu, Srinagar for key meetings
4 months ago

Kharge, Rahul to visit Jammu, Srinagar for key meetings

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Jammu and Srinagar on August 21 and 22 for key meetings in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections. "On 21st and 22nd August, Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge ji and Leader of Opposition Shri Rahul Gandhi ji will be visiting Jammu and Srinagar for key meetings in …

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to meet Bengal Congress leaders to select state president
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to meet Bengal Congress leaders to select state president

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge will meet a number of senior functionaries from West Bengal in Delhi on Monday to select the next state president since Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s tenure has ended, state leaders said. Those summoned to Delhi include Chowdhury, former state presidents Pradip Bhattacharya and Abdul Mannan, senior leaders Deepa Dasmunsi, Amitabha Chakraborty, Nepal …

Kharge's ‘mataji’ dig at Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha: ‘Bolne mein expert hain’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Kharge's ‘mataji’ dig at Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha: ‘Bolne mein expert hain’

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday condemned the Union budget 2024-25 for allegedly being discriminatory towards states. Kharge said the 'plates' of all states except two –Bihar and Andhra Pradesh– were left empty in the Union budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge. …

Speculation rife on change in Bihar BJP leadership
5 months ago

Speculation rife on change in Bihar BJP leadership

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Bihar BJP’s executive working committee meeting in Patna on July 18, speculation is rife that the party may relieve Samrat Choudhary from the post of State president soon. Mr. Choudhary is also one of two Deputy Chief Ministers of the State, the other being senior BJP leader and former Speaker of the Assembly Vijay Kumar Sinha. Former …

Kharge should talk to Rahul Gandhi about resigning over remarks in LS, says M.P. CM
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kharge should talk to Rahul Gandhi about resigning over remarks in LS, says M.P. CM

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge “should talk to Rahul Gandhi” about resigning over his speech in the Lower House of Parliament on Monday. Senior Congress leader from our Madhya Pradesh, Lakshman Singhji, is among them,” he said, referring to the reaction of former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh’s brother to …

Mallikarjun Kharge attacks PM Modi, RSS in Rajya Sabha; remarks expunged
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Kharge to attend Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kharge to attend Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge would be attending the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister on June 9 evening, sources close to him said. Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony LIVE updates Sources close to Mr. Kharge said that he would be attending the function. TMC leader Sagarika Ghosh posted her invitation letter on X and said that she would …

Mallikarjun Kharge of Congress to attend PM Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge of Congress to attend PM Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Hindustan Times  

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony News: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday, June 9, news agency, citing unnamed sources, reported..Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge The Congress, in a statement, earlier said Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also the leader of Opposition …

‘No longer can…’: Sonia Gandhi's sharp attack on Narendra Modi's governance style
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘No longer can…’: Sonia Gandhi's sharp attack on Narendra Modi's governance style

Hindustan Times  

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi was re-elected unanimously as the chairperson of the Congress parliamentary party on Saturday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge proposed Sonia Gandhi's name as the chairperson of the parliamentary party and the proposal was seconded by Gaurav Gogoi, K Sudhakaran and Tariq Anwar. Read: Congress to focus on urban voters, assess setback in states won before Lok …

Breaking News: Kharge invites other parties in the INDIA Alliance meeting | ABP News
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News: Kharge invites other parties in the INDIA Alliance meeting | ABP News

ABP News  

In a recent India Alliance meeting, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended an invitation to other political parties, urging them to unite under the common cause of upholding the Indian Constitution. Emphasizing the importance of constitutional values and democratic principles, Kharge called on parties that share a commitment to these ideals to join the alliance. His appeal comes at a crucial …

INDIA bloc leaders meet in Delhi, Mallikarjun Kharge says 'mandate decisively against Narendra Modi'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc leaders meet in Delhi, Mallikarjun Kharge says 'mandate decisively against Narendra Modi'

India TV News  

INDIA bloc meeting: A day after the results for the Lok Sabha election were declared, the I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders convened a meeting at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi to discuss the further strategy. In his opening remarks during the meeting, Congress chief Kharge welcomed and congratulated members of I.N.D.I.A bloc for contesting the Lok Sabha …

Mallikarjun Kharge reveals his choice for Prime Minister post if INDIA bloc comes to power
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge reveals his choice for Prime Minister post if INDIA bloc comes to power

Live Mint  

With the campaigning ending for the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday revealed his choice for the post of Prime Minister if the INDIA bloc comes to power on June 4. "Rahul Gandhi is my choice to be Prime Minister," Kharge told NDTV, adding, he represents the youth, and length and breadth of the country. Earlier, …

Kharge slams PM Modi, says prime minister insults Bihar with his 'mujra' remark
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Kharge slams PM Modi, says prime minister insults Bihar with his 'mujra' remark

India TV News  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his ‘mujra' remark against Opposition leaders, saying the PM "insulted Bihar". Kharge, while addressing an election rally in favour of Congress leader and Mahagathbandhan nominee Manoj Kumar from Sasaram Lok Sabha constituency, said, "Modi ji insulted Bihar by using this word, it means mujra happens here." PM used …

'Will sit and decide PM's name, if INDIA bloc wins', says Congress chief Kharge in Chandigarh
7 months ago

'Will sit and decide PM's name, if INDIA bloc wins', says Congress chief Kharge in Chandigarh

India TV News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday made a statement on the question of the mechanism to decide the Prime Minister, in case the I.N.D.I.A bloc manages to get the majority in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Kharge held a press conference in Chandigarh and said that if the I.N.D.I.A bloc wins the election, its partners will sit and decide on …

If Modi becomes PM again, polls won’t be held in country: Kharge
7 months, 1 week ago

If Modi becomes PM again, polls won’t be held in country: Kharge

Hindustan Times  

GORAKHPUR Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged people to vote for INDIA bloc candidates to save the Constitution and democracy for their sake and warned that there would be no election if Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets a third term. You became PM as we made the Constitution and saved democracy,” he said in Maharajganj in the presence of …

'Felt ashamed over Kharge's remark on J&K': PM Modi in Bihar election rally
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Felt ashamed over Kharge's remark on J&K': PM Modi in Bihar election rally

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit back at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing an election meeting in Bihar’s Nawada, PM Modi said that the Congress president's remark was made under the influence of ‘Tukde Tukde Gang’, asking whether Jammu and Kashmir was not an integral part of the country. Kharge had …

Tamil Nadu CM, Rahul to Share Stage in Coimbatore
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM, Rahul to Share Stage in Coimbatore

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin will share the stage with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who will be addressing an election rally at Chettipalayam L&T bye-pass road in Coimbatore on Friday, April 12, in support of the INDIA coalition candidate. Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the State will happen amidst the continuous campaign that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had planned in …

Opinion: How the Nitish flip has rattled mahagathbandhan in Bihar
9 months ago

Opinion: How the Nitish flip has rattled mahagathbandhan in Bihar

India Today  

The long series of U-turns spanning Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s career saw another addition on January 28, two days after he snubbed his deputy chief minister and “political heir” Tejashwi Yadav during Republic Day celebrations in Patna. Just days before the national flag was to be hoisted for the Independence Day celebrations in Patna, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on …

Congress top brass in damage control to save Himachal govt, rushes two observers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress top brass in damage control to save Himachal govt, rushes two observers

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress top brass on Wednesday rushed former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and DK Shivakumar to Shimla to parley with members of the party which is facing loss of support and risks losing power in the state. Sources said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is learnt to have spoken to former party chief Rahul Gandhi as also general …

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

Mallikarjun Kharge Launches Scathing Against PM Modi
10 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge Launches Scathing Against PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Gururaj A Paniyadi Mangaluru: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that the 'Modi Ki Guarantee' is founded on the success of the Congress' five guarantee schemes in Karnataka. He asserted that Modi is apprehensive of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, citing Rahul's efforts to unite the nation through initiatives like Bharat Jodo …

Mallikarjun Kharge counters nepotism charge; asks PM Modi, ‘Who sacrificed life for India?’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge counters nepotism charge; asks PM Modi, ‘Who sacrificed life for India?’

Hindustan Times  

Countering Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scathing attack on the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said the BJP leader “cannot sleep without mentioning” the name of the grand old party. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Prime Minister Modi said that if members of a family do well …

Kharge targets Centre over unemployment, inflation and attempts to end reservation
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kharge targets Centre over unemployment, inflation and attempts to end reservation

The Hindu  

Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge, participating in the debate on the motion in Rajya Sabha on Friday to thank President Droupadi Murmu, attacked the Centre for unemployment, inflation and the reported attempts to end reservation. In the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he accused BJP members of promoting and protecting the “monocratic style” of Mr. Modi. Leader of the House …

BJP retort to Mallikarjun Kharge: ‘Last election for Congress due to Rahul Gandhi’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP retort to Mallikarjun Kharge: ‘Last election for Congress due to Rahul Gandhi’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Reacting to Mallikarjun Kharge's ‘last election’ jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will turn out to be the last election for the Congress if it follows Rahul Gandhi. On Monday, Kharge said the Lok Sabha elections will be the last elections ever in India if Narendra …

What Bihar's new deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said about removing turban and his old ‘vow’ regarding Nitish Kumar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What Bihar's new deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said about removing turban and his old ‘vow’ regarding Nitish Kumar

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Samrat Choudhary, the new deputy chief minister of Bihar, has responded to the criticism related to his turban. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary at the Raj Bhawan in Patna on January 28. Choudhary, along with Vijay Kumar Sinha of the Bharatiya Janata Party, were appointed as deputy chief ministers to Nitish Kumar …

JD(U) takes 'achhoot Congress' dig over Kharge's ‘Nitish exit pre-planned’ jab
10 months, 3 weeks ago

JD(U) takes 'achhoot Congress' dig over Kharge's ‘Nitish exit pre-planned’ jab

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Reacting to Mallikarjun Kharge's remark that Nitish Kumar's exit from the INDIA bloc was “pre-planned”, JD leader KC Tyagi on Monday called the Congress 'achhoot'. KC Tyagi said had the exit been pre-planned, JD wouldn't have brought regional satraps like Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Akhilesh Yadav on board with the Congress. Tyagi said the decision to exit …

Kharge Addresses Bihar Crisis, Seeks Alliance Unity in INDIA
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kharge Addresses Bihar Crisis, Seeks Alliance Unity in INDIA

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed concerns within the INDIA bloc regarding the Bihar political crisis, expressing efforts to reconcile differences. Sources indicated Nitish Kumar's possible resignation as Bihar Chief Minister, with Congress MLAs potentially joining him. Kharge affirmed Congress's commitment to unity within the INDIA alliance, having discussions with Mamata Banerjee and Sitaram Yechury. Nitish Kumar's discontent with seat-sharing …

Bihar political crisis: Mallikarjun Kharge reacts as top JD(U) leaders rush to Nitish Kumar's residence
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar political crisis: Mallikarjun Kharge reacts as top JD(U) leaders rush to Nitish Kumar's residence

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said he didn't have any information that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his Janata Dal were breaking away from the INDIA bloc of the Opposition. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. Kharge called Nitish Kumar but he is busy: Jairam Ramesh Meanwhile, addressing a press conference, senior Congress leader …

Nitish Kumar can be PM candidate if he remains in INDIA bloc: Akhilesh Yadav
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar can be PM candidate if he remains in INDIA bloc: Akhilesh Yadav

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav responded to speculation that Nitish Kumar might join hands with the NDA again, claiming that the Bihar chief minister could become the prime minister if he remains with the INDIA bloc of the Opposition. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. “Anyone can be considered for the post of Prime Minister, …

Bihar's Mahagathbandhan on brink of collapse as CM Nitish convenes JD(U) legislature party meet
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bihar's Mahagathbandhan on brink of collapse as CM Nitish convenes JD(U) legislature party meet

New Indian Express  

PATNA: In a political upheaval brewing in Bihar, the Mahagathbandhan government is on the precipice of collapse, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar signalling a decisive shift away from the Rashtriya Janata Dal towards his erstwhile ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party. Nitish Kumar has convened a meeting of JD’s legislature party on January 28 to take a final call on joining …

The three challenges before INDIA bloc chairperson, Mallikarjun Kharge
11 months ago

The three challenges before INDIA bloc chairperson, Mallikarjun Kharge

Hindustan Times  

Mallikarjun Kharge, who was made president of the Congress party in 2022, was recently announced as the chairperson of the INDIA bloc — the group of 28 Opposition parties. In fact, last weekend, this came to the fore when Kharge's name was recommended for chairperson of the INDIA bloc, the veteran leader immediately said that Rahul Gandhi should take that …

DC Edit | Differences persist but INDIA must move on towards unity
11 months, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Differences persist but INDIA must move on towards unity

Deccan Chronicle  

The strengths and weaknesses of the INDIA bloc make themselves visible each passing day when the Opposition grouping teeters towards the general elections, which are hardly three months away. The latest instance where they were out on display was when the grouping elected Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as its chairperson but failed to reach a consensus on Bihar chief minister …

All members agreed that I.N.D.I. Alliance should be headed by Mallikarjun Kharge: Sharad Pawar
11 months, 1 week ago

All members agreed that I.N.D.I. Alliance should be headed by Mallikarjun Kharge: Sharad Pawar

Op India  

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that all the members of the opposition’s INDIA bloc agreed to the proposal that the alliance, formed to take on the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, should be headed by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The NCP patriarch was speaking after attending the virtual meeting of Indian National Developmental Inclusive …

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