Karnataka contractor's suicide triggers war of words between Congress and BJP
6 days, 3 hours 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 turn, finds himself in the dock for the death of a contractor," Malviya said. Kharge also rejected the BJP’s claims linking him to the case, calling them baseless and part of the opposition’s habit of making false accusations. Kharge also dismissed the BJP's allegations linking him to the case, saying, "Making false accusations is an old habit of the BJP.

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BJP sends contractor's suicide note to Rahul Gandhi, Congress president
2 days, 3 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 case: BJP MLC CT Ravi, LoP Narayanaswamy, 11 others booked for unlawful assembly
3 days, 3 hours ago

Karnataka contractor suicide case: BJP MLC CT Ravi, LoP Narayanaswamy, 11 others booked for unlawful assembly

India TV News  

In the latest development in Karnataka contractor suicide case, the police registered an FIR against Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, the Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council, BJP MLC C T Ravi and 11 other party leaders on charges of unlawful assembly, officials said on Wednesday. FIR lodged after SI registered complaint Regarding the assembly, a Police Sub-Inspector lodged a complaint after …

Karnataka Contractor Suicide: Home Minister Defends Priyank Kharge Amid BJP's Resignation Demand
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3 days, 16 hours 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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4 days, 1 hour 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
4 days, 3 hours 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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4 days, 17 hours 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 …

Contractor death: Police book case against Minister Priyank Kharge’s aide, others
5 days, 1 hour ago

Contractor death: Police book case against Minister Priyank Kharge’s aide, others

Hindustan Times  

A case has been registered against the close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said on Sunday. The allegations resurfaced when Priyank Kharge raised the issue in the Karnataka assembly, accusing BY Vijayendra of offering the bribe The case …

Minister Priyank Kharge's aide booked in alleged plot to kill BJP MLA, CID to probe
5 days, 3 hours ago

Minister Priyank Kharge's aide booked in alleged plot to kill BJP MLA, CID to probe

India Today  

A case has been registered against Raju Kapanur, a close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, and five others for allegedly conspiring to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police confirmed on Sunday. Panchal’s note accused Congress leaders of plotting the murders of Mattimadu, Siddalinga Swami of Andola Mutt, and BJP leaders Manikanth Rathod and Chandu Patil. Bidar …

Priyank Kharge's aide booked in conspiracy to kill BJP MLA, probe underway
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5 days, 15 hours ago

Priyank Kharge's aide booked in conspiracy to kill BJP MLA, probe underway

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: A case has been registered against the close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said on Sunday. The case was registered based on a suicide note by a civil contractor, Sachin Panchal, who had mentioned that the Congress …

Karnataka contractor death: Case registered against six people, including Minister Priyank Kharge’s close aide
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5 days, 16 hours ago

Karnataka contractor death: Case registered against six people, including Minister Priyank Kharge’s close aide

Hindustan Times  

A case has been registered against the close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said on Sunday. Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said …

BJP says Priyank Kharge linked to Karnataka contractor's suicide, he refutes charge
6 days, 3 hours 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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6 days, 13 hours 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 suicide in Bidar: 2 head constables suspended for dereliction of duty
6 days, 18 hours ago

Contractor suicide in Bidar: 2 head constables suspended for dereliction of duty

Hindustan Times  

Two head constables posted at the Gandhi Gunj police station in Karnataka's Bidar were suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the suicide of a 26-year-old contractor who died by lying in front of a train in Bidar, police said on Saturday. Rajesh Chelva and Shamala were suspended on Friday for not filing a missing complaint when the victim's …

Contractor’s Suicide Sparks BJP-Congress Row in Karnataka
1 week 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 …

Karnataka contractor names rowdy-sheeter close to Priyank Kharge before suicide
1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka contractor names rowdy-sheeter close to Priyank Kharge before suicide

India Today  

A 26-year-old contractor died by suicide in Karnataka’s Bidar, leaving a seven-page death note that stirred political and social controversy. The death note accuses Raju Kapanur, a rowdy-sheeter and close associate of Karnataka's IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge, of cheating him of Rs 15 lakh in a tender-related issue. Minister Priyank Kharge responded to the incident, calling Sachin's death "unfortunate" and …

Priyank Kharge hits out at UP CM Yogi on 'Razakar' barb, says, 'Take your hate elsewhere'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Priyank Kharge hits out at UP CM Yogi on 'Razakar' barb, says, 'Take your hate elsewhere'

India TV News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's son and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge slammed Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for raking up the family tragedy. In a long post on social media platform X, junior Kharge said that indeed Razakars burned down the family house and took the lives of the Congress president's mother and sister but he never exploited it for political …

Priyank Kharge slams Yogi Adityanath for raking up father's family tragedy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Priyank Kharge slams Yogi Adityanath for raking up father's family tragedy

India Today  

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge shot back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for raking up his father Mallikarjun Kharge's childhood tragedy, saying the Congress chief never exploited it for political gains. In a sharply worded rebuttal, Priyank said it was the Hyderabad Nizam's Razakars who burned down his father's house in 1948 and not the entire Muslim community. 'TRY …

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Contractor dies by suicide over ‘unpaid’ dues by Karnataka govt body
7 months ago

Contractor dies by suicide over ‘unpaid’ dues by Karnataka govt body

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: A 48 year old KRIDL contractor, a native of Santhebennur in Davanagere district, committed suicide on May 26, police said on Friday. ‘’The deceased has mentioned many things, including that his brothers owed him ₹80 lakh,’’ Santhebennur police sub-inspector MT Deepu told HT. “The case involves multiple factors, including unpaid dues from KRIDL and family disputes.” “His death note …

Govt employee’s suicide stirs political row in Karnataka
7 months ago

Govt employee’s suicide stirs political row in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The death of a 50-year-old Karnataka government employee, who allegedly died by suicide on Sunday and left a note purportedly blaming senior officials of coercing him to facilitate misappropriation of funds, has sparked a political controversy, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party demanding the resignation of state’s Scheduled Tribes welfare minister B Nagendra. In the purported suicide note, the official …

Karnataka government employee's suicide over 'forced corruption' sparks row
7 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka government employee's suicide over 'forced corruption' sparks row

India Today  

A 50-year-old government employee with Karnataka’s Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation has allegedly died by suicide, blaming his senior officials for forcing him into a Rs 187 crore fund misappropriation, police said on Tuesday. Chandrasekaran P, a superintendent of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation, wrote a six-page suicide note before hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his …

Rahul, Priyanka Will Not Be Blamed For Lok Sabha Defeat: Amit Shah
7 months, 1 week ago

Rahul, Priyanka Will Not Be Blamed For Lok Sabha Defeat: Amit Shah

News 18  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will lose his job after the Lok Sabha poll results are announced on June 4 but Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will not be blamed for the defeat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. “As chief minister and prime minister, no allegation of corruption of even 25 paisa was levelled against Modi while …

BJP functioning on borrowed leaders: Kharge
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP functioning on borrowed leaders: Kharge

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is functioning on borrowed leaders who left other parties and became ministers and this phenomenon has made party workers lose faith, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on Friday as he pushed back against criticism of his party’s poll manifesto and said the Opposition’s election plan was effective. In an interview with Hindustan, Kharge expressed confidence that …

KCR spreading lies on farmer suicides: Ponnam
9 months ago

KCR spreading lies on farmer suicides: Ponnam

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: BC welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao of failing to take steps towards the restoration of the Kaleshwaram project which sank when the BRS was in power. Rao came out only to spread lies among the people through ‘Polam Bata’ programme by saying that 200 farmers had committed suicide and the drought-like conditions were …

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge gets 'death threat', alleges BJP's link
9 months ago

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge gets 'death threat', alleges BJP's link

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday claimed to have received a "death threat" from "manuvadis" saying that the dalits must not indulge in politics. The letter, besides abusing my family, also states that they won’t hesitate to have me killed in an “encounter” by their people," the minister said in a post on X. Kharge further claimed …

Congress top brass in damage control to save Himachal govt, rushes two observers
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Congress slams Modi government over death of farmer in police firing
10 months, 1 week ago

Congress slams Modi government over death of farmer in police firing

The Hindu  

The Congress on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 slammed the Narendra Modi government and the BJP for the death of a farmer on the Punjab-Haryana border. The death of young farmer Shubhakaran Singh of Bathinda due to firing on Khanauri border is very painful,” said Mr. Kharge. “Modi ji himself had used abusive words like ‘andolanjeevis’ and ‘parasites’ for farmers in …

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 …

Rahul Gandhi's 'BJP Rishtedar Samithi' jab at KCR's party over Telangana student's suicide
1 year, 2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's 'BJP Rishtedar Samithi' jab at KCR's party over Telangana student's suicide

Hindustan Times  

The death by suicide of a 23-year-old woman because of alleged postponements of competitive exams, has kicked up a political storm in poll-bound Telangana, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dubbing the incident murder of "dreams, hopes and aspirations". Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged on X that she took the drastic step due to the repeated postponements in the State Public …

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 …

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, …

Telangana: BJP leader allegedly attempted suicide over removal of Bandi Sanjay from post of state BJP head
1 year, 5 months ago

Telangana: BJP leader allegedly attempted suicide over removal of Bandi Sanjay from post of state BJP head

Live Mint  

A BJP leader in Telangana’s Khammam district allegedly attempted suicide on Tuesday reportedly upset over removal of Bandi Sanjay Kumar from the post of state BJP unit's president, said a report by Press Trust of India quoting party sources. The report said that BJP Khammam town vice president G Srinivas allegedly attempted to commit suicide at his house in Khammam …

BJP hatching conspiracy to kill Kharge and family: Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP hatching conspiracy to kill Kharge and family: Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With four days to go for the battle royale, the political atmosphere in Karnataka heated up with allegations of death threats. Backing its claim, the Congress played an audio clip at a press briefing in Bengaluru, alleging that the BJP candidate from Chittapur Manikanta Rathod used abusive language for Mr Kharge and can be heard talking about eliminating …

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 …

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 …

On accusations against BJP MLA in contractor suicide, Karnataka CM's response
2 years ago

On accusations against BJP MLA in contractor suicide, Karnataka CM's response

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that the recent death of Bengaluru-based businessman Pradeep S is a civil dispute and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Aravind Limbavali, one of the accused, is not involved in the case. Read| ‘No question of giving even an inch of land:’ Bommai condemns Maharashtra’s resolution “It is some civil dispute, police have seized …

Kharge should expel Rahul Gandhi from Congress: BJP
2 years ago

Kharge should expel Rahul Gandhi from Congress: BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP launched a fierce attack on Rahul Gandhi on Saturday for his remark that Chinese soldiers are beating up Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh and said the Congress should immediately expel him from the party. Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said if Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is not "remote-controlled" and if the opposition party stands with the …

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 …

Mallikarjun Kharge’s possible elevation could be asset to Congress ahead of 2023 Karnataka Assembly polls
2 years, 3 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge’s possible elevation could be asset to Congress ahead of 2023 Karnataka Assembly polls

The Hindu  

A staunch loyalist of the Nehru-Gandhi family and veteran Congress leader, who is also Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjiun Kharge officially entered the race to become the next All India Congress Committee president on Friday. His elevation to head the grand old party would be a big asset and give a boost to the Congress cadre …

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 …

Whistleblower blames Karnataka minister, ends life
2 years, 8 months ago

Whistleblower blames Karnataka minister, ends life

Deccan Chronicle  

Udupi: Santosh Patil, a contractor who had alleged that Karnataka minister K.S. I have taken this decision keeping aside all my desires.” “With folded hands, I request the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, B.S. Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi accused the Prime Minister and the Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of being complicit in the contractor's death. “The death of contractor …

Lakhimpur | Rahul, Priyanka, Amid Cong Delegation To Meet Prez Kovind: Report
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur | Rahul, Priyanka, Amid Cong Delegation To Meet Prez Kovind: Report

The Quint  

A seven-member Congress delegation, including former party president Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday, 13 October, in order to present a memorandum of facts on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, news agency PTI quoted party sources as saying. Party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party …

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