Congress Gears Up for Elections, Kharge Push for Bold Reforms | ABP News
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Congress Gears Up for Elections, Kharge Push for Bold Reforms | ABP News

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The recent Congress Working Committee meeting, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, focused on revitalizing the party organization and preparing for the upcoming elections. Senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, discussed strategies to strengthen the Congress's electoral footing. Rahul Gandhi reiterated the importance of moving away from traditional methods and adopting tailored strategies for different states to counter the BJP's growing influence effectively. The meeting also highlighted the demand for reforms in candidate selection, with discussions on prioritizing elections through ballots rather than electronic voting machines to ensure transparency.

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Belagavi CWC meet resolves to strengthen party, launch massive political campaign
1 week, 6 days ago

Belagavi CWC meet resolves to strengthen party, launch massive political campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: The Congress Working Committee meeting held in Belagavi on Thursday, as part of the centenary celebration of the historic 1924 Belagavi Congress Session, passed two major resolutions aimed at strengthening the party and launching a massive political campaign. The key resolutions include an Organizational Revamping Program set to start immediately and a 13-month-long nationwide campaign titled “Jai Bapu-Jai Bhim-Jai …

Cong begins deliberations on 2025 roadmap, vows to protect Gandhi's legacy
1 week, 6 days ago

Cong begins deliberations on 2025 roadmap, vows to protect Gandhi's legacy

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: The Congress Working Committee meeting named "Nav Satyagraha Baithak" began here on Thursday as the party marks the 100th anniversary of its Belgaum session that was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi and chalks out a plan for the political and electoral challenges in 2025. Earlier, the Congress said it would re-dedicate itself to protect, preserve and promote Mahatma Gandhi's …

Congress CWC meet in Belagavi sparks controversy over ‘distorted’ map of J&K – BJP alleges vote bank politics
1 week, 6 days ago

Congress CWC meet in Belagavi sparks controversy over ‘distorted’ map of J&K – BJP alleges vote bank politics

Live Mint  

The two-day Congress Working Committee session in Belagavi, Karnataka is caught in a ‘distorted’ map row with Bharatiya Janata Party accusing the grand old party of using 'incorrect' map of India in posters of the mega event. “Karnataka Congress has shown utter disrespect for India’s sovereignty by displaying a distorted map at their Belagavi event, portraying Kashmir as part of …

Congress to plan strategy for country's future at upcoming meet: DK Shivakumar
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Congress to plan strategy for country's future at upcoming meet: DK Shivakumar

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President DK Shivakumar on Sunday said the Congress Working Committee in the upcoming meeting would discuss the future course of action that the party would take to lead the country. Speaking to reporters after holding a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and senior ministers on the centenary celebrations of the 1924 Belagavi convention, …

Kharge Slams Congress for Crushing Defeat in Maharashtra Elections | ABP News
1 month, 1 week ago

Kharge Slams Congress for Crushing Defeat in Maharashtra Elections | ABP News

ABP News  

The recent Congress Working Committee meeting, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, focused on revitalizing the party organization and preparing for the upcoming elections. Senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, discussed strategies to strengthen the Congress's electoral footing. Rahul Gandhi reiterated the importance of moving away from traditional methods and adopting tailored strategies for different states to counter the BJP's …

Congress flags Adani issue, Manipur violence during CWC meet days after poll debacle, Kharge stresses need for unity
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress flags Adani issue, Manipur violence during CWC meet days after poll debacle, Kharge stresses need for unity

Live Mint  

Senior members of the Congress met on Friday to take stock of its ‘below-expectations’ performance in recent elections. The Congress Working Committee also passed a resolution highlighting the ‘Adani issue’, the ongoing Manipur conflict and “systematic attempts by BJP to foment communal tensions”. The CWC resolution insisted that the Maharashtra election results defied ‘normal understanding’ and appeared to be a …

Mallikarjun Kharge critiques Cong performance at CWC meet, says Maha defeat holds a message
1 month, 1 week ago

Mallikarjun Kharge critiques Cong performance at CWC meet, says Maha defeat holds a message

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged party workers to begin preparations for the Delhi and Bihar elections due next year, cautioned that a favourable atmosphere ahead of polls does not always translate into victory and called on leaders to identify local issues important for state elections rather than depending on “nation issues and national leaders”. Congress president …

Congress top brass meets to deliberate on recent poll reverses
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress top brass meets to deliberate on recent poll reverses

The Hindu  

The Congress Working Committee met in New Delhi on Friday to deliberate on the party's performance in the recent elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Haryana, as well as to review the preparations for the upcoming Delhi polls. The meeting was chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and attended by former party chief Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretaries Priyanka Gandhi …

Congress chief tells party to learn from poll setbacks, urges 'tough decisions'
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1 month, 1 week ago

Congress chief tells party to learn from poll setbacks, urges 'tough decisions'

India Today  

With the Congress smarting from defeats in Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly polls, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday asserted that "tough decisions" will have to be taken, accountability be fixed and shortcomings removed by learning lessons from the election results. In his address during the Congress Working Committee meeting at the AICC headquarters, Kharge said he believes that the EVMs …

Congress reflects on Assembly elections setbacks, asserts tough decisions needed to strengthen party
1 month, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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

Cong MLAs authorise Kharge to choose new CLP leader
1 month, 1 week ago

Cong MLAs authorise Kharge to choose new CLP leader

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The newly elected Congress MLAs, in a meeting on Wednesday, authorised party president Mallikarjun Kharge to choose the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party and the chief whip in the state assembly. Mumbai, India – Nov 27, 2024: Newly elected MLAs meeting of Congress party leaders in the presence of State President Nana Patole, Former Chief Minister Prithviraj …

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders
1 month, 1 week ago

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Palakkad: Amidst the rift in Kerala BJP over the party's loss in the Palakkad Assembly by-poll, the Congress on Tuesday tried to cash in on the opportunity by inviting dissident leaders of the saffron party to its fold. However, they said they didn't hold any talks with any of the BJP councillors in this regard, and the matter would be …

Rahul, Priyanka, Kharge to Lead Congress’s Maharashtra Campaign
2 months ago

Rahul, Priyanka, Kharge to Lead Congress’s Maharashtra Campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: The Congress has decided to rope in its national leaders and chief ministers in the election campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will be camping in Maharashtra for three days from November 16 till the campaign ends on November 18. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will also hold rallies across the …

Congress dissolves Himachal Pradesh state unit, likely to restructure it soon
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2 months ago

Congress dissolves Himachal Pradesh state unit, likely to restructure it soon

India TV News  

In a major move, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday dissolved the entire Pradesh Congress Committee unit in Himachal Pradesh along with the district and block units with immediate effect. Outgoing president of Himachal Pradesh Congress Pratibha Singh has already become a member of the Congress Working Committee, the highest decision-making body of the party. "Congress president has approved the …

Channapatna: Vokkaliga Battleground for Congress, JD(S)
2 months, 1 week ago

Channapatna: Vokkaliga Battleground for Congress, JD(S)

India Today  

The Channapatna assembly seat in Karnataka is gearing up for a high-stakes by-election on November 13, with significant implications for the Janata Dal (Secular) and Congress. The election pits Nikhil, the JD(S) candidate, against CP Yogeshwar, the Congress candidate. Both leaders are vying for influence and prestige within their respective parties. The outcome of the by-election will have a major …

Rahul Gandhi to launch Cong’s J&K campaign with two rallies tomorrow
4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi to launch Cong’s J&K campaign with two rallies tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address two rallies in Ramban and Anantnag districts on Wednesday, kickstarting the Congress’ campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections being held after 10 years. He will address two rallies in Ramban and Anantnag districts in support of Congress candidates on Wednesday,” Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee chief …

BJP to contest Maharashtra Assembly polls under collective leadership
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP to contest Maharashtra Assembly polls under collective leadership

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced that it will fight the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections under collective leadership, moving away from its previous strategy of centring campaigns around a single figure. The decision to adopt a collective leadership approach comes as the BJP seeks to strengthen its position across various regions and communities in Maharashtra. In a core committee …

Alliance talks on the table as Rahul Gandhi, Kharge arrive in Srinagar
4 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face

ABP News  

Congress is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20 in Mumbai. On the day, the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar will be sharing the stage with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the alliance will likely sound the poll bugle on the day. Besides …

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to meet Bengal Congress leaders to select state president
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Many AAP leaders miffed over corruption join Congress: Devender Yadav
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Many AAP leaders miffed over corruption join Congress: Devender Yadav

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Assembly elections, many AAP leaders joined Delhi Congress along with their supporters on Tuesday. Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav welcomed a large number of AAP workers from Timarpur Assembly seat into the Congress fold by offering them the party scarf at the DPCC office, the party said. Meanwhile, the party also announced to …

Bypoll results: Rahul Gandhi says BJP's ‘web of fear’ broken; Chidambaram urges caution
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bypoll results: Rahul Gandhi says BJP's ‘web of fear’ broken; Chidambaram urges caution

Hindustan Times  

Congress leaders on Saturday hailed the resounding victory of INDIA bloc parties in the assembly by-elections, attributing the BJP's dismal performance to its “arrogance, misgovernance and negative politics”. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that the bypoll results were also “strong evidence of the falling political credibility” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah. This victory shows …

‘Falling political credibility of Modi…’: Mallikarjun Kharge hails assembly bypoll results as INDIA bloc wins 10 seats
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Falling political credibility of Modi…’: Mallikarjun Kharge hails assembly bypoll results as INDIA bloc wins 10 seats

Live Mint  

The INDIA bloc secured 10 out of 13 seats as bypoll votes were counted in seven states on Saturday. The Congress won two seats each in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand while AAP candidate Mohinder Bhagat secured the lone Punjab seat in the fray. Elections were held on Wednesday for four seats in West Bengal, three in Himachal Pradesh, two in …

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, cabinet expansion soon
6 months ago

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, cabinet expansion soon

Hindustan Times  

The expansion of the Telangana state cabinet headed by chief minister A Revanth Reddy is likely to take place in a day or two, once the Congress high command gives its green signal to the list of prospective ministers, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, Revanth Reddy met All india congress committee president Mallikarjun Kharge …

Southern Lights | Karnataka Congress’ internecine strife spills out into the open
6 months, 1 week ago

Southern Lights | Karnataka Congress’ internecine strife spills out into the open

Hindustan Times  

The Congress’ poor show in Karnataka during the general elections and the lack of accountability despite a growing clamour for correcting lapses are at the heart of the demand for multiple deputy chief ministers in the state, party leaders have said. The Congress scored a measly nine out of twenty-eight Lok Sabha seats in the state as opposed to the …

Congress leaders in Delhi to lobby for PCC chief, other posts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress leaders in Delhi to lobby for PCC chief, other posts

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: As CM A Revanth Reddy’s tenure as TPCC chief draws to a close on June 27, the Congress high command is reportedly considering its options carefully amidst shifting political dynamics following the recent Lok Sabha results. According to sources, the party is now considering MP P Balram Naik, AICC secretary SA Sampath, MLA Adluri Laxman, Dansari Anasuya alias Seethakka, …

Congress plans strategy meetings for poll-bound States of Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and J&K next week
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress plans strategy meetings for poll-bound States of Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and J&K next week

The Hindu  

Buoyed by the Lok Sabha results, the Congress on June 18 announced a series of strategy meetings for Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir where Assembly polls are expected later this year. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi would be meeting leaders from Jharkhand on June 24 to discuss the party’s election preparedness in the …

How Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi made Congress battle ready for next 5 years
6 months, 4 weeks ago

How Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi made Congress battle ready for next 5 years

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi on Saturday addressed party workers at the Congress Working Committee showcasing the unity in the aftermath of a closely contested Lok Sabha polls. Rejection of Modi’s leadership Sonia emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies have “suffered political and moral defeat” in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. …

Brass to discuss Congress’s Karnataka performance in Lok Sabha polls separately
7 months ago

Brass to discuss Congress’s Karnataka performance in Lok Sabha polls separately

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU : The Congress Working Committee meeting in New Delhi that deliberated on the selection of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha also discussed the party’s poor performance in certain states that had done well in the Assembly elections, especially Karnataka. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge said the party high command will soon hold a meeting to discuss the …

Oppn bloc must work cohesively inside and outside House: Mallikarjun Kharge
7 months ago

Oppn bloc must work cohesively inside and outside House: Mallikarjun Kharge

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc, a group that has 236 lawmakers in the Lok Sabha, must function “cohesively and collectively both in Parliament and outside”, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said at the meeting of the extended Congress Working Committee on Saturday as he also emphasised that “people have reposed their faith back in us in substantial measures and we must …

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

CWC Urges Rahul to Take Over as LoP in Parliament, Sonia Re-elected CPP
7 months ago

CWC Urges Rahul to Take Over as LoP in Parliament, Sonia Re-elected CPP

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress Working Committee unanimously urged Rahul Gandhi to assume the role of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha during a Saturday morning meeting. In a separate evening meeting, the Congress Parliamentary Party re-elected Sonia Gandhi unopposed as chairperson of the CPP. The CWC adopted two resolutions: one lauding the contributions of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia …

CWC passes resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
7 months ago

CWC passes resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

The extended Congress Working Committee, the highest executive forum of the party, on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution to appoint its former chief Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. “In another resolution, the CWC unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi to take the LoP post in the Lok Sabha. Asked if Gandhi has accepted the responsibility, …

CWC meeting: Congress to focus on urban voters, assess setback in states won before Lok Sabha polls
7 months ago

CWC meeting: Congress to focus on urban voters, assess setback in states won before Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge opened the extended Congress Working Committee meeting today in New Delhi, marking the party's first such gathering following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The voters of India have rejected the BJP's 10 years of divisive, hateful, and polarising politics.” On behalf of the CWC, Kharge congratulated the newly elected Congress members of the Lok Sabha “who …

INDIA bloc must function cohesively both in Parliament and outside: Kharge at CWC meet
7 months ago

INDIA bloc must function cohesively both in Parliament and outside: Kharge at CWC meet

New Indian Express  

"We have to take urgent remedial measures. Kharge further said whether the party is in power or not, its work continues amongst people "24 hours, 365 days", and raise their issues. "I want to draw your attention to the fact that wherever Bharat Jodo Yatra went we saw an increase in the vote percentage and number of seats for the …

Rahul Gandhi likely to retain Raebareli seat, may quit Wayanad constituency: Sources
7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi likely to retain Raebareli seat, may quit Wayanad constituency: Sources

India TV News  

CWC meeting: Congress leader is likely to retain the Raebareli seat in Uttar Pradesh and he may quit the Wayanad constituency, said sources to India TV. Senior Congress leader and newly elected MP from Alappuzha KC Venugopal said "CWC unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi ji to take the responsibility of the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha." The meeting …

Rahul: Assess Congress’s LS performance in K’taka
7 months ago

Rahul: Assess Congress’s LS performance in K’taka

Hindustan Times  

Following the Lok Sabha election results in Karnataka, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi convened a meeting in Bengaluru on Friday with newly elected Members of Parliament and losing candidates to assess the party’s performance. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and State Dy CM DK Shivakumar Addressing the media following the meeting, deputy chief minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar said …

Congress convenes CWC meet on June 8 to discuss Lok Sabha poll results
7 months ago

Congress convenes CWC meet on June 8 to discuss Lok Sabha poll results

The Hindu  

The extended Congress Working Committee will meet on Saturday to discuss the Lok Sabha results and the future course of action. The meeting will be chaired by party president Mallikarjun Kharge and will begin at 11 a.m. at the Congress headquarters on Saturday. With the LoP’s office assured, a section of the party wants former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi to …

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

Rahul-Priyanka-Kharge: The Power Trio That Gave Congress New Life
7 months ago

Rahul-Priyanka-Kharge: The Power Trio That Gave Congress New Life

News 18  

The Congress has reasons to rejoice in its spectacular performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha election even though voters have mandated the grand old party to sit in the Opposition for the next five years. For the first time since 2014, Rahul Gandhi is able to shed the tag of a “failure.” His biggest contribution is not as much as …

INDIA bloc leaders meet in Delhi, Mallikarjun Kharge says 'mandate decisively against Narendra Modi'
7 months 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 predicts 128 seats for Congress, backs Rahul Gandhi as PM face
7 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Mallikarjun Kharge reveals his choice for Prime Minister post if INDIA bloc comes to power
7 months, 1 week 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, …

Modi-Shah, Kharge-Rahul and Naveen Patnaik to step up poll campaign in Odisha
7 months, 1 week ago

Modi-Shah, Kharge-Rahul and Naveen Patnaik to step up poll campaign in Odisha

Hindustan Times  

With the final phase of polling ending on May 30 evening, heavyweight campaigners of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Biju Janata Dal and the Congress, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik have stepped up their campaigns and public meetings. PM Modi will address three election rallies in the state on May 29, while Union …

Karnataka: ‘Congress Kutumba’ to strengthen party at grassroots level
7 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: ‘Congress Kutumba’ to strengthen party at grassroots level

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: To strengthen the party at the booth level, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee is launching a new initiative, ‘Congress Kutumba’. As part of the initiative, 50 party workers would be identified and enrolled in each booth and all party activities would involve these 50 booth workers, KPCC president and DyCM DK Shivakumar has said. Speaking at the death anniversary …

Mallikarjun Kharge: Conscious decision by Congress to contest on lesser seats to keep Opposition together
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge: Conscious decision by Congress to contest on lesser seats to keep Opposition together

The Hindu  

The Congress has consciously contested on a lesser number of seats in this Lok Sabha election as part of a strategy to keep the INDIA bloc together and defeat the BJP, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said. Mr. Kharge also termed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra an "asset" and a star campaigner and justified her decision to not contest the elections. The …

If Modi becomes PM again, polls won’t be held in country: Kharge
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Kharge to decide on Amethi, Rae Bareli seats, annoucement soon, says Jairam Ramesh
8 months, 1 week ago

Kharge to decide on Amethi, Rae Bareli seats, annoucement soon, says Jairam Ramesh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge will finalise the candidates for the highly anticipated, Rae Bareli and Amethi Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh and the announcement will be made soon. While addressing a press conference at AICC headquarters in Delhi on Wednesday, Jairam Ramesh said, "CEC has authorized the Congress …

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