Kharge’s election & Congress’ existential dilemma: Party can’t survive without Gandhis, but family won’t let it grow
2 years, 2 months ago

Kharge’s election & Congress’ existential dilemma: Party can’t survive without Gandhis, but family won’t let it grow

Firstpost  

Mallikarjun Kharge’s election, far from bringing out the vibrancy in the Congress, points at deep-rooted malaise afflicting the party. Rasheed Kidwai writes in his latest book, Leaders, Politicians, Citizens, “On 14 March 1998, the Congress’ 24 Akbar Road headquarters was a mute witness to a coup that ensured the rather unsavoury exit of an ‘elected’ Congress president and the appointment of Sonia Gandhi as party chief.” The veteran Dalit leader was forced to resign as party chief, was heckled and some Youth Congress workers even tried to pull off his dhoti. “By the time Kesri exited 24 Akbar Road, the nameplate outside what used to be his room had already been replaced with a computer printout that read: ‘Congress President Sonia Gandhi’,” Kidwai adds. The Congress presidential election is a testimony to the failure of Rahul’s “youth politics”.

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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 …

How Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi made Congress battle ready for next 5 years
6 months, 2 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. …

Mamata did not take Kharge's name but hinted at 'Dalit PM' face: Cong leader
1 year ago

Mamata did not take Kharge's name but hinted at 'Dalit PM' face: Cong leader

Hindustan Times  

The fourth meeting of the opposition INDIA bloc touched upon the issue of the PM face as Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal threw their weight behind Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as the PM face of the Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections against PM Modi. While Kharge rejected the …

NDA leaders on 'Kharge as PM' call: 'Trap to oust Rahul Gandhi'
1 year ago

NDA leaders on 'Kharge as PM' call: 'Trap to oust Rahul Gandhi'

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, some leaders of the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance parties including Trinamool Congress' Mamata Banerjee and Aam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday proposed Mallikarjun Kharge's name as the prime ministerial face of the coalition. The 28 parties participated in the fourth meeting of the alliance in the national capital where Banerjee …

'Kharge is taking all major decisions in Congress, not Gandhi family': Vadra staunch reply to BJP's rhetoric
1 year, 7 months ago

'Kharge is taking all major decisions in Congress, not Gandhi family': Vadra staunch reply to BJP's rhetoric

India TV News  

Karnataka Elections 2023: As Congress is getting "satisfactory" results in the Karnataka Assembly elections, with the initial trail suggesting a "landslide victory" for the grand old party, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra countered the claims that the major decisions are still in the hands of Gandhi family and not the current party president. Speaking exclusively to India TV …

Lessons from Sonia: Kharge Softens Congress's Big Brother Stance to Woo Alienated Allies
1 year, 9 months ago

Lessons from Sonia: Kharge Softens Congress's Big Brother Stance to Woo Alienated Allies

News 18  

Mallikarjun Kharge as Congress president faces the same challenge Sonia Gandhi did in 2004: to stitch together a united opposition to take on the monolith BJP, then under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On a cold New Year’s Eve, Sonia Gandhi took many by surprise, including the shrewd Ram Vilas Paswan, by walking down from her home to his. There are many …

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 …

Congress leaders greet Sonia on birthday, Kharge hails her \'indomitable spirit\'
2 years ago

Congress leaders greet Sonia on birthday, Kharge hails her \'indomitable spirit\'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Several Congress leaders greeted former party chief Sonia Gandhi on her birthday on Friday, with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge saying her “indomitable spirit” in the wake of adversity has inspired millions. The former Congress president is in Rajasthan on her 76th birthday and is spending time with her children Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. In a tweet, …

Gandhis want Rajasthan cats to be belled but Kharge in no hurry to act
2 years, 1 month ago

Gandhis want Rajasthan cats to be belled but Kharge in no hurry to act

India Today  

Another outburst and no-holds-barred war of words in Rajasthan Congress! Following Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s strong words that virtually indict the central leadership too, the Congress high command continues to be indifferent, callous and unable to enforce any semblance of authority or discipline. While dissecting the Rajasthan chief minister’s recent interview, it is evident that Ashok Gehlot seems more exercised …

DC Edit | As election season begins, Kharge faces trial by fire
2 years, 1 month ago

DC Edit | As election season begins, Kharge faces trial by fire

Deccan Chronicle  

Mallikarjun Kharge has started off as Congress president making all right noises, but the way he faces the challenges that have mounted before him over the years will decide whether he has a grasp of them. Mr Kharge’s first task will be to reintroduce the basics of democracy in the party and the first test will be to see if …

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge promises to ride on the ‘new wave of India’
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge promises to ride on the ‘new wave of India’

Hindustan Times  

Efforts are being made to change the kind of democracy Congress aimed to establish and they want to bring the constitution of RSS, newly-elected president of the grand old party Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday during the election certificate presentation event at the All India Congress Committee headquarters in New Delhi. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with Sonia Gandhi at the …

‘Rule of lies, fraud and hatred’: Kharge slams BJP’s ‘new India’ in inaugural address as Cong president
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Rule of lies, fraud and hatred’: Kharge slams BJP’s ‘new India’ in inaugural address as Cong president

Hindustan Times  

Mallikarjun Kharge - who took formal charge as Congress president Wednesday morning - launched an attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and said 'democratic values' established by his party were being upturned. "Congress will break away from this rule of lies, fraud and hatred.," he said, drawing a parallel between the party's ideology and constitutional ideology and seeking public …

'This distinction...': Cong praises Kharge's journey as he becomes party boss
2 years, 1 month ago

'This distinction...': Cong praises Kharge's journey as he becomes party boss

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Wednesday tweeted as newly-elected president Mallikarjun Kharge took formal charge of party affairs at a ceremony in Delhi. The party shared a chart outlining Kharge's political journey, identifying the Rajya Sabha MP as the 'son of a mill worker' and someone whose rise to the top post made it 'the party of the nation, workers, and public'. …

Kharge formally takes over as Congress president
2 years, 1 month ago

Kharge formally takes over as Congress president

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Mallikarjun Kharge took over as the Congress president on Wednesday as the Gandhis abdicated the post almost after a quarter of a century. The taking over ceremony was attended by all the senior leaders of the party, including the outgoing party chief Sonia Gandhi, former president Rahul Gandhi and general secretary of the party Priyanka Gandhi. Speaking at …

Mallikarjun Kharge's Leadership Will Inspire Cong Says Sonia Gandhi At Oath Ceremony
2 years, 1 month ago

Mallikarjun Kharge's Leadership Will Inspire Cong Says Sonia Gandhi At Oath Ceremony

India TV News  

Updated on: October 26, 2022 13:51 IST Mallikarjun Kharge's Leadership Will Inspire Cong Says Sonia Gandhi At Oath Ceremony Mallikarjun Kharge formally took over as Congress president on Wednesday after he was handed over the certificate of election to the top post at a function at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi. The first non-Gandhi to head the party in …

Mallikarjun Kharge officially takes charge as Congress president; says 'it is a difficult time'
2 years, 1 month ago

Mallikarjun Kharge officially takes charge as Congress president; says 'it is a difficult time'

India TV News  

Highlights Mallikarjun Kharge is the first non-Gandhi to head the party in 24 years He was handed over the certificate of election to the top post at the AICC headquarters "The Congress will break this system of lies and hatred that is prevailing in the country," he said Mallikarjun Kharge formally took over as Congress president on Wednesday and said …

Mallikarjun Kharge to formally take over as Congress president today
2 years, 1 month ago

Mallikarjun Kharge to formally take over as Congress president today

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Hectic preparations were underway at the Congress headquarters for Wednesday's ceremony where party president Sonia Gandhi will hand over the baton to her successor, Mallikarjun Kharge, the first non-Gandhi to head the outfit in 24 years. Chairman of the central election authority of the Congress Madhusudan Mistry will formally hand over the election certificate to Kharge at the …

Shikha Mukerjee | Cong’s Kharge era: Can he & Gandhis make it work?
2 years, 2 months ago

Shikha Mukerjee | Cong’s Kharge era: Can he & Gandhis make it work?

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress president’s election was free and fair, which is as it should be in a democratic polity. Does that make Mallikarjun Kharge a fully independent president and does that delink the Gandhis — Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka — from the Congress’ organisational and political management? It makes Mr Kharge an independent power within the Congress, but it doesn’t mean …

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 …

Mallikarjun Kharge to assume role as Cong chief on Oct 26
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge to assume role as Cong chief on Oct 26

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Newly elected Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will take over his new assignment at a function at the All India Congress Committee headquarters on October 26. The Congress on Wednesday elected 'loyalist' Mallikarjun Kharge as its new president, the first non-Gandhi to head the 137-year-old party in 24 years and succeed long-time chief Sonia Gandhi. "Function for the presentation …

Mallikarjun Kharge as AICC chief - With challenges galore, road ahead might not be easy for Congress veteran
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge as AICC chief - With challenges galore, road ahead might not be easy for Congress veteran

India TV News  

Mallikarjun Kharge as AICC chief: Mallikarjun Kharge was on Wednesday elected Congress president, the party's first non-Gandhi chief in more than 24 years. Upcoming elections The upcoming Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections is one of the foremost challenges that Kharge as the party chief has to face. Pally with Team Rahul Gandhi Kharge will have to coordinate with the members …

Challenges for Congress as a new chief takes over
2 years, 2 months ago

Challenges for Congress as a new chief takes over

Hindustan Times  

Mallikarjun Kharge is now officially the president of the Indian National Congress. 2004 and 2009 are aberrations in the Congress’s trajectory of long-term decline Sonia Gandhi is seen as a Congress leader who revived the party and gave it two consecutive terms in power starting 2004. However, the Congress’s current predicament cannot be understood without engaging with the fact that …

On Kharge's win, Rahul says new Cong chief represents democratic vision of India
2 years, 2 months ago

On Kharge's win, Rahul says new Cong chief represents democratic vision of India

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated Mallikarjun Kharge on being elected president of the grand old party. Stating that Kharge “represents a democratic vision of India”, the Wayanad MP said the Congress president's “ideological commitment will serve the party well”. Congress's central election authority chairman Madhusudan Mistry announced Kharge's name after the counting of votes and said that of …

Mallikarjun Kharge: A Gandhi family loyalist becomes Congress president
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge: A Gandhi family loyalist becomes Congress president

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 19, 2022 14:58 IST Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge, a staunch Gandhi family loyalist from Karnataka, has become the Congress’ first non-Gandhi president in 24 years. Congress governed India for decades after independence from Britain in 1947 but is now a shadow of its former self, discredited and crushed under the electoral juggernaut of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya …

Escaping Blaze at 7 to Cong Chief at 80, Kharge’s Firefighting Continues
2 years, 2 months ago

Escaping Blaze at 7 to Cong Chief at 80, Kharge’s Firefighting Continues

News 18  

Mallikarjun Kharge, 80, who has been elected as the first non-Gandhi party chief after Sitaram Kesari?s tenure, has seen many successful seasons as a politician, but his struggle in life began at a young age of seven. Inspired by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, he joined the Republican Party of India, only to be spotted by then Karnataka chief minister D Devaraj …

Mallikarjun Kharge, a Gandhi family loyalist, becomes new Congress president
2 years, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge, a Gandhi family loyalist, becomes new Congress president

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Apparently backed to the hilt by the Gandhis, Mallikarjun Kharge trounced his rival Shashi Tharoor by a huge margin for the post of Congress president. As the party insiders describe Mr Kharge as the “new front man” for the Gandhis, Rahul Gandhi tried to clear the air by saying his “role in the party will be decided by …

What will be Rahul Gandhi’s role under newly elected Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge? Watch his reply
2 years, 2 months ago

What will be Rahul Gandhi’s role under newly elected Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge? Watch his reply

India TV News  

Congress president election: Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge, a staunch Gandhi family loyalist, is set to become the first non-Gandhi Congress chief in 24 years as he defeated his rival Shashi Tharoor in the party president election. Meanwhile, all eyes would be on former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who is being produced as a prime face of the party in the ongoing …

Congress president election: Sonia Vs Kesri | Indira Vs Kamaraj; a look back at non-Gandhi president & Gandhis
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress president election: Sonia Vs Kesri | Indira Vs Kamaraj; a look back at non-Gandhi president & Gandhis

India TV News  

Congress president election: Grand old party Congress that is facing one of the most challenging phases in its political journey post-independence due to the unprecedented rise of its prime rival Bharatiya Janta Party, is conducting voting for electing a president between two contenders- Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor, hoping a revival in national politics. If we look back, PV Narasimha …

'No shame': Kharge amid ‘remote control’ allegations ahead of Congress prez poll
2 years, 2 months ago

'No shame': Kharge amid ‘remote control’ allegations ahead of Congress prez poll

Hindustan Times  

A day before the much-talked about Congress presidential election, Mallikarjun Kharge, one of the candidates for the party's coveted post, on Sunday said he would have no shame in taking the advice and support of the Gandhi family in running the party affairs - if he becomes its chief. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with party leader Mallikarjun Kharge during the …

Kharge, a Gandhi family loyalist poised to be 2nd Congress prez from Karnataka
2 years, 2 months ago

Kharge, a Gandhi family loyalist poised to be 2nd Congress prez from Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Popularly known as "Solillada Saradara" in his home-State of Karnataka Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge, who on Friday filed nomination for the Congress' presidential polls, is a hardcore loyalist of the Gandhi family. That Kharge was unconquerable at the hustings was mirrored until 2014 Lok Sabha polls in which he bucked the Narendra Modi wave that swept Karnataka, particularly Hyderabad-Karnataka region, …

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

Kharge still roots for Rahul Gandhi for Congress president

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Sonia Gandhi alone not responsible for Congress' loss in 5 states: Mallikarjun Kharge
2 years, 9 months ago

Sonia Gandhi alone not responsible for Congress' loss in 5 states: Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

Highlights Gandhis are not alone responsible for Congress' election loss in 5 key states Kharge said adding there is no need for Sonia Gandhi to resign as interim chief We reposed our faith in her, there's no question of offering resignation, Kharge said Gandhis are not alone responsible for Congress' election loss in 5 key states, said senior party leader …

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