I am in Congress president race to strengthen party, says Mallikarjun Kharge
2 years, 2 months ago

I am in Congress president race to strengthen party, says Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

Asserting that he has joined the Congress presidential race to strengthen the party and not to oppose anyone, Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said he had reached out to Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor to pitch for a ‘consensus’ candidate. Addressing his first press conference as a presidential candidate, Mr. Kharge said he decided to step down from the Leader of the Opposition post in keeping with the ‘one person one post’ principle’. Flanked by young spokespersons and leaders such as Deepender Hooda, Syed Naseer Hussain and Gourav Vallabh, Mr. Kharge said, “Several colleagues, be it young or old, told me to contest since Rahul Gandhi ji, Sonia Gandhi ji or Priyanka Gandhi ji are not interested in contesting the polls”. Asked about Mr. Tharoor’s comment that he is a candidate for change while Mr. Kharge is a candidate of ‘continuity and status quo’, the 80-year-old leader said it was up to the 9,000-odd Pradesh Congress Committee delegates who make the electoral college to decide on such issues. Talking about reaching out to Mr. Tharoor, Mr. Kharge said he told his rival that “it is better to have a consensus candidate for the president’s post”.

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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 …

Shashi Tharoor virtually rules out contesting possible CWC polls
1 year, 10 months ago

Shashi Tharoor virtually rules out contesting possible CWC polls

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday virtually ruled out contesting the CWC polls if the party decides to hold them, saying he is not considering any further elections after having fought the AICC presidential polls and it is "for others to step forward". In an exclusive interview with PTI on the Congress' upcoming plenary session in Chhattisgarh's Raipur, Mr. …

Extended family: The Hindu Editorial on Mallikarjun Kharge’s election as Congress president
2 years, 2 months ago

Extended family: The Hindu Editorial on Mallikarjun Kharge’s election as Congress president

The Hindu  

As foretold, Mallikarjun Kharge has won the contest to become the Congress president. The three members of the Gandhi family will remain the last word in the Congress and Mr. Kharge’s election is itself the latest proof of that, though an original plan to install Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at the helm went awry. While the Congress can take …

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 …

Congress President Poll: Tharoor Bracing for Defeat? His Cryptic Tweet Might Offer a Hint
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress President Poll: Tharoor Bracing for Defeat? His Cryptic Tweet Might Offer a Hint

News 18  

Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor face-off in a historic elections today as voting for the post of All India Congress Committee President began on Monday morning. Tharoor posted an ambiguous quote in Hindi, saying “we fight some battles only so that history can remember that the present was not silent.” Tharoor had earlier alleged that he was …

‘Whatever happened…we remain friends’: Tharoor and Kharge share bonhomie as Cong presidential polls begin
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Whatever happened…we remain friends’: Tharoor and Kharge share bonhomie as Cong presidential polls begin

Hindustan Times  

As Congress votes to choose its next president, the two candidates - Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor - on Monday exuded bonhomie, with both veterans wishing each other “luck” and stressing that they will remain “friends” regardless of the result. In Kerala, Tharoor - who has earlier talked about “uneven playing field” for the Congress presidential polls, said that he …

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 …

Kharge vs Tharoor: Congress set for non-Gandhi president after 24 years
2 years, 2 months ago

Kharge vs Tharoor: Congress set for non-Gandhi president after 24 years

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor will face-off in an electoral contest on Monday for the post of AICC chief, as the party gets set to have a non-Gandhi president in over 24 years. While party chief Sonia Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are expected to vote at the AICC headquarters here, Rahul …

It's Kharge vs Tharoor today: Here's a lowdown on Congress president election
2 years, 2 months ago

It's Kharge vs Tharoor today: Here's a lowdown on Congress president election

Hindustan Times  

After years of internal conflicts and pandemic-led delay, the All India Congress Committee is all set to elect its new president on Monday. Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge is in a head-to-head battle against Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor to replace the post currently held by interim chief Sonia Gandhi. Congress Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor and veteran leader Mallikarjun Kharge go …

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 president election |Some leaders openly supporting Kharge disturbs level-playing field: Shashi Tharoor
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress president election |Some leaders openly supporting Kharge disturbs level-playing field: Shashi Tharoor

The Hindu  

Congress presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor on Thursday lamented that some leaders had openly come out in support of his poll opponent Mallikarjun Kharge and even summoned meetings in his favour, saying it disturbed the level-playing field. Seeking votes from delegates at the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee office in New Delhi, Mr. Tharoor said he wanted to bring a "change" in …

‘Do you not see…?’: Tharoor on ‘uneven playing field’ in Congress prez poll
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Do you not see…?’: Tharoor on ‘uneven playing field’ in Congress prez poll

Hindustan Times  

Congress presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said that his remark on the “uneven playing field” was about the alleged difference in treatment of the two candidates by some office bearers. Addressing a press briefing at Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee office, Tharoor said that several PCC chairpersons and senior party leaders met and welcomed Mallikarjun Kharge but the same courtesy …

Congress chief polls: Won’t corner Gandhi family; will follow their ideology: Kharge
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress chief polls: Won’t corner Gandhi family; will follow their ideology: Kharge

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader and a contender for the party’s presidential elections Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said that if he gets elected as the party president, he won’t corner party’s incumbent president Sonia Gandhi and her family but will follow the grand old party’s ideologies to win support. Mallikarjun Kharge MP & candidate for Presidentship of Indian National Congress along with …

Contest with Shashi Tharoor is for betterment of country and Congress: Mallikarjun Kharge
2 years, 2 months ago

Contest with Shashi Tharoor is for betterment of country and Congress: Mallikarjun Kharge

Firstpost  

Srinagar: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said his contest with Shashi Tharoor for the post of party president was aimed at putting forth their viewpoints for the betterment of the country and the party. Kharge said this during an interaction with party delegates at the Congress office here, where he sought their support for the AICC presidential election. Responding …

Palace Intrigue Chatter in Cong Game of Thrones: Is Team Tharoor under Pressure to Withdraw?
2 years, 2 months ago

Palace Intrigue Chatter in Cong Game of Thrones: Is Team Tharoor under Pressure to Withdraw?

News 18  

A few days back, the Congress, upon instruction from Sonia Gandhi, issued a set of guidelines for the conduct of its presidential polls. One clause says, “Both Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor are contesting in their personal capacity. While most seniors in the party are confident that Kharge has the numbers and will win, the worry is also that Tharoor, …

Cold response from TNCC, but Shashi Tharoor firm on contesting
2 years, 2 months ago

Cold response from TNCC, but Shashi Tharoor firm on contesting

The Hindu  

In a predictable turn of events, Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor received a muted response from well-known faces of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, who stayed away from his campaign at Sathyamurthy Bhavan on Thursday. Mr. Tharoor, however, has defiantly said that he wouldn’t withdraw his nomination for the Congress President’s election, scheduled on October 17. Responding to the question about …

It’s secret ballot, no one will know who voted for whom: Tharoor on Congress presidential election
2 years, 2 months ago

It’s secret ballot, no one will know who voted for whom: Tharoor on Congress presidential election

Hindustan Times  

In an apparent bid to encourage more Congress delegates to vote for him as he makes an aggressive bid for the party’s top post, senior leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said it was a secret ballot and there would be no way to find out which state voted for which candidate. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is one of the candidates …

Telangana Cong leaders back Kharge, urge Tharoor to withdraw
2 years, 2 months ago

Telangana Cong leaders back Kharge, urge Tharoor to withdraw

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A day after CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka openly backed the candidature of Mallikarjun Kharge as the next AICC chief, TPCC president A. Revanth Reddy while referring to him as “Telangana bidda” endorsed the choice. Former PCC president V. Hanumantha Rao also backed Kharge citing his seniority and experience. While demanding Tharoor to withdraw his candidature former Union minister, …

Editor’s Pick Kharge urges Tharoor to pitch for a ‘consensus’ candidate
2 years, 2 months ago

Editor’s Pick Kharge urges Tharoor to pitch for a ‘consensus’ candidate

The Hindu  

Emphasising that he had joined the Congress presidential race to strengthen the party and not to oppose anyone, senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said he had reached out to his rival candidate, Shashi Tharoor, to pitch for a “consensus” candidate. In an interview to the news agency PTI, Mr. Tharoor called for a presidential debate to understand the vision …

“I agree with Kharge ji…”: Tharoor’s attempt to mellow down heated Congress president election
2 years, 2 months ago

“I agree with Kharge ji…”: Tharoor’s attempt to mellow down heated Congress president election

India TV News  

Congress President Election: The contest between two senior Congress leaders - Mallikarjun Kharge who reportedly enjoys the backing of the Gandhi family and G-23 member Shashi Tharoor, has been taking a dramatic twist and turn in the grand old party president election. Kharge Vs Tharoor party election battle bitterly intensified after both Congress leaders started attacking each other giving a …

'Wish to campaign for Tharoor or Kharge? Resign first,' says Congress ahead of presidential polls
2 years, 2 months ago

'Wish to campaign for Tharoor or Kharge? Resign first,' says Congress ahead of presidential polls

India TV News  

The Congress committee on Monday issued guidelines for its party leaders ahead of the party's crucial presidential polls. The party warned that if any leader wishes to campaign for either of the candidates - Shashi Tharoor or Mallikarjun Kharge - they have to resign from their organisational post first. While the Gandhis promised both Tharoor and the party that a …

Congress president poll: Kharge takes potshots at Shashi Tharoor, says 'only he wanted to contest'
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress president poll: Kharge takes potshots at Shashi Tharoor, says 'only he wanted to contest'

India TV News  

Congress president poll: Even when Shashi Tharoor, one of the nominee for Congress president post, have maintained that the election is a 'friendly contest', his opponent Mallikarjun Kharge has made it clear that it is a poll and has started to take potshots at the Congress MP. Kharge, who launched his Congress presidential poll campaign with a press conference at …

Congress President Election: 'Leaders Like Kharge Can’t Bring Change', Says Shashi Tharoor About Poll Rival
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress President Election: 'Leaders Like Kharge Can’t Bring Change', Says Shashi Tharoor About Poll Rival

News 18  

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also contesting the post of party president, said that politics is not a part-time job for him and added that he has a 5-decade long career. Ahead of the much-awaited Congress presidential election, party leader Shashi Tharoor said there was no ideological problem between the two candidates and added that if one is satisfied …

Tharoor open for a public debate, Kharge balks
2 years, 2 months ago

Tharoor open for a public debate, Kharge balks

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday began his election campaign for the post of Congress president. Mr Kharge added that, given the "one person, one post" principle of the Congress, he resigned as Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha on the day he filed the nomination. Tharoor said he would be open to the idea of …

Entered Cong president poll race to strengthen party: Mallikarjun Kharge
2 years, 2 months ago

Entered Cong president poll race to strengthen party: Mallikarjun Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress presidential polls candidate Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said he has not entered the polls to oppose anyone but to strengthen the party. There is unemployment, inflation is rising, the gap between the rich and the poor is widening, and all promises of the BJP remain unfulfilled, Kharge said at a press conference flanked by Deepender Hooda, Syed …

Gourav Vallabh, Deepender Hooda & Syed Hussain Resign As Congress Spox To Campaign For Kharge
2 years, 2 months ago

Gourav Vallabh, Deepender Hooda & Syed Hussain Resign As Congress Spox To Campaign For Kharge

ABP News  

New Delhi: Congress leaders Gourav Vallabh, Deepender Hooda, and Syed Naseer Hussain on Sunday announced their resignations as party's spokespersons to campaign for veteran leader Mallikarjun Kharge in AICC president election. "All three of us resign from the post of official spokesperson to campaign for the election of Mallikarjun Kharge as party president and want this election to be free …

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 …

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 …

Leaders like Kharge cannot bring change, says Shashi Tharoor as Cong president campaign intensifies
2 years, 2 months ago

Leaders like Kharge cannot bring change, says Shashi Tharoor as Cong president campaign intensifies

India TV News  

Congress President election: As both Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor have launched their campaign to contest for party's top post, the latter on Sunday said that leaders like Kharge cannot birng change and will continue the existing system. Tharoor, Saturday said he was told by the Gandhi family that there is no "official" candidate in the party president's election and …

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge resigns as Leader of Opposition in RS; Digvijaya, Chidambaram in race to replace him
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge resigns as Leader of Opposition in RS; Digvijaya, Chidambaram in race to replace him

Firstpost  

Kharge, Tharoor and Tripathi filed nominations on the last day of the process which saw the AICC headquarters come back to life after a long time, with workers swarming the complex New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has resigned as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, sources said on Saturday, a day after he filed his nomination papers …

Is Tharoor the New Jitendra Prasada? Gandhis' Nod to Kharge Lays Bare Democracy Myth, Power Dynamics
2 years, 2 months ago

Is Tharoor the New Jitendra Prasada? Gandhis' Nod to Kharge Lays Bare Democracy Myth, Power Dynamics

News 18  

Oily, deep-fried bread pakoda and tea is the staple for reporters at the Congress headquarters for any big event; a ‘treat’ offered by the Grand Old Party’s media department. Tharoor’s G-23 allies Manish Tewari and Anand Sharma were seen endorsing Kharge. While most Congress leaders did not want to be seen with Tharoor, leaders flocked to Kharge as he filed …

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 …

Tharoor vs Kharge: How the day of nominations unfolded with a ‘manifesto’ row
2 years, 2 months ago

Tharoor vs Kharge: How the day of nominations unfolded with a ‘manifesto’ row

Hindustan Times  

After many speculations on who will be filing the nomination forms for Congress presidential elections due in October, two of the most prominent faces of the grand old party emerged on Friday - Shashi Tharoor and Mallikarjun Kharge. Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge and party's Lok Sabha MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor. Tharoor, the Congress party's MP from Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram, …

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 represents status quo, I stand for change that ordinary party workers seek: Shashi Tharoor
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge represents status quo, I stand for change that ordinary party workers seek: Shashi Tharoor

The Hindu  

Hours after filing his nomination papers for the post of Congress president, senior leader Shashi Tharoor speaks to The Hindu on the reasons for contesting and the odds of his battle. He pitched it as a contest between the senior leadership that believes in status quo and the ordinary workers who want change. The last time Congress had election was …

'Fighting For Big Change': Mallikarjun Kharge After Filing Nomination For Congress Presidential Poll
2 years, 2 months ago

'Fighting For Big Change': Mallikarjun Kharge After Filing Nomination For Congress Presidential Poll

ABP News  

New Delhi: After filing his nomination for the Congress Presidential elections on Friday, veteran party leader Mallikarjun Kharge said he was fighting for big change in the party and also appealed to all delegates to vote for him. Notably, Kharge’s candidature was proposed by Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot, Digvijaya Singh, Pramod Tiwari, PL Punia, AK Antony, Pawan Kumar Bansal and …

Why Shashi Tharoor doesn’t stand a chance of winning against Mallikarjun Kharge in Congress race
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Shashi Tharoor doesn’t stand a chance of winning against Mallikarjun Kharge in Congress race

Firstpost  

Shashi Tharoor filed his nomination papers for the post of Congress president and will go up against veteran Mallikarjun Kharge, who has the support of the party high command. It doesn’t help that the Thiruvananthapuram MP is part of the dissenting G-23 group After several rounds of speculation, a rebellion in Rajasthan, and a whole lot of drama — it’s …

Kharge vows 'big change' as he takes on Tharoor for Congress president post
2 years, 2 months ago

Kharge vows 'big change' as he takes on Tharoor for Congress president post

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who filed his nomination for the post of Congress president at the party office in New Delhi, said he was fighting for a big change in the party. Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge leaves from his residence to file his nomination papers for the post of party president, in New Delhi, Friday, “All leaders, workers, …

Shashi Tharoor, K.N. Tripathi, and Mallikarjun Kharge file Congress nominations
2 years, 2 months ago

Shashi Tharoor, K.N. Tripathi, and Mallikarjun Kharge file Congress nominations

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor are among the three contestants in the Congress presidential election as the process to file nominations ended at 3 p.m. on Friday. Given his loyalty to the Gandhi family and political experience of 50 years, Mr. Kharge emerged as the ‘establishment candidate’ with top …

Amid growing support, Kharge files nomination to contest Congress prez polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Amid growing support, Kharge files nomination to contest Congress prez polls

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s candidacy for the Congress presidential polls has received the backing of many of his party colleagues after his meeting with Sonia Gandhi late on Thursday night generated buzz that he would be a frontrunner in the race. Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh also said on Friday that he would not contest the crucial …

Congress prez poll: Digvijaya Singh opts out citing Kharge’s decision to contest
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress prez poll: Digvijaya Singh opts out citing Kharge’s decision to contest

Hindustan Times  

Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh on Friday opted out of the Congress presidential poll, citing Mallikarjun Kharge’s last-minute move to file his nomination for the election. A Congress leader said Kharge, who is the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, opted to contest the poll after a series of meetings on Thursday. Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Hooda, …

Congress president poll anti-climax: Digvijaya Singh pulls out; it's now Shashi Tharoor vs Mallikarjuna Kharge
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress president poll anti-climax: Digvijaya Singh pulls out; it's now Shashi Tharoor vs Mallikarjuna Kharge

Firstpost  

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday withdrew from the race for the Congress president election and said that he will propose the name of Mallikarjuna Kharge for the party’s top post. New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday withdrew from the race for the Congress president election and said that he will propose the name of Mallikarjuna …

Congress president poll: BJP takes potshots at Kharge’s candidature, says he will be 'remote-controlled'
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress president poll: BJP takes potshots at Kharge’s candidature, says he will be 'remote-controlled'

India TV News  

Congress President Polls: The BJP on Friday took a swipe at the Congress after senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge emerged as the favourite to win the poll for party president, suggesting that he will be a "proxy" and "remote-controlled". "After Gehlot lost favour with Parivar, now 80-year-old Mallikarjun Kharge ji becomes the chosen remote controlled 'proxy' candidate, who is projected as …

'Welcome Kharge's nomination, it's a friendly contest and there's no rivalry': Shashi Tharoor
2 years, 2 months ago

'Welcome Kharge's nomination, it's a friendly contest and there's no rivalry': Shashi Tharoor

India TV News  

Congress President polls: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is one of the leading contestants for the Congress Presidential polls, said that he welcomes Mallikarjun Kharge's nomination to contest for Congress's top post. The leader also said there is no "no rivalry" among party leaders, who are in the fray adding that it is a "friendly contest". When asked about the …

Tharoor faces a steep challenge in winning KPCC votes in AICC presidential polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Tharoor faces a steep challenge in winning KPCC votes in AICC presidential polls

The Hindu  

Shashi Tharoor, MP, apparently faces a steep challenge in wooing Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee colleagues in his bid to win the All India Congress Committee presidential polls. In an FB post, a District Congress Committee office-bearer accused Mr. Tharoor of leading an ivory tower existence far removed from the trials and travails of party workers. Congress veteran T. Sarathchandra Prasad …

Congress and the Tharoor factor
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress and the Tharoor factor

The Hindu  

Outwardly, Congress leaders from Kerala appear neutral on the possible candidature of Shashi Tharoor for the Congress president’s post, but their real stance on the sitting MP from Thiruvananthapuram running for the office in the upcoming organisational polls remains unclear. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president K. Sudhakaran said that if Mr. Tharoor wishes to contest the polls, there is nothing …

Kharge Holds Consultations with Mamata, Leaders of Opposition Parties on Presidential Poll
2 years, 6 months ago

Kharge Holds Consultations with Mamata, Leaders of Opposition Parties on Presidential Poll

News 18  

A day after the presidential poll schedule was announced, senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday held consultations with West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee as well as leaders of the DMK, CPI, CPI-M and the AAP for putting up a joint opposition candidate. Sources said Kharge talked to Banerjee over phone and …

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