Assembly debates show erstwhile RSS leaders were against Constitution: Kharge
1 week ago

Assembly debates show erstwhile RSS leaders were against Constitution: Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

During a Rajya Sabha discussion on the "Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India," Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party for their historical stance against the Indian Constitution. Kharge asserted that debates from the Constituent Assembly reveal that former RSS leaders opposed the Constitution, expressing disdain for the national flag, the Ashoka Chakra, and the Constitution itself. I have studied in municipality school, she has studied in Jawaharlal Nehru University, it is certain that her English will be good, her Hindi will be good, but the deeds are not good," says Congress… pic.twitter.com/1PFqGVS9II Kharge accused the BJP of employing deceptive rhetoric to mislead the public while unjustly blaming the Congress party. In his address, Kharge emphasized the Congress party's historical role in the freedom struggle and the drafting of the Constitution, contrasting it with the RSS's alleged lack of participation in these nation-building efforts. Kharge's remarks highlight ongoing tensions between the Congress and the BJP-RSS over interpretations of history, national identity, and constitutional values, reflecting deeper ideological divides in Indian politics.

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Shah’s disparaging views on Ambedkar reflective of BJP/RSS casteist ideology: CPI(M)
2 days, 23 hours ago

Shah’s disparaging views on Ambedkar reflective of BJP/RSS casteist ideology: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India State secretary M.V. Speaking to journalists after chairing a CPI State secretariat meeting here on Friday, Mr. Govindan said the Bharatiya Janata Party, an RSS offshoot, drew ideological inspiration from the Manusmriti. Mr. Govindan said that during the previous Lok Sabha election campaign, the BJP aspired to get up to 430 seats in the Lok Sabha …

Kharge submits privilege notice in RS against Shah over Ambedkar remarks
4 days, 14 hours ago

Kharge submits privilege notice in RS against Shah over Ambedkar remarks

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday submitted a privilege notice against Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks against B R Ambedkar. In his notice submitted to the RS Chairman, Kharge alleged that the remarks made by Shah were an insult to the architect of the Constitution and amounted to …

KTR accuses Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy, questions Congress deals with Adani
4 days, 14 hours ago

KTR accuses Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy, questions Congress deals with Adani

India Today  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President KT Rama Rao criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Indian National Congress for alleged double standards on their stance against industrialist Gautam Adani. In a letter to Rahul Gandhi, KTR accused the Telangana Congress, under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, of contradicting the party’s national rhetoric on corruption and crony capitalism. KTR highlighted the Congress's …

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks
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5 days, 7 hours ago

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were both adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday due to heated protests from Congress members over remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah, which they claimed insulted B.R. In the Lok Sabha, as soon as the House convened for the day, Congress members trooped into the Well, holding posters of Ambedkar …

Nirmala Sitharaman, Mallikarjun Kharge spar in Constitution debate
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6 days, 20 hours ago

Nirmala Sitharaman, Mallikarjun Kharge spar in Constitution debate

Hindustan Times  

The government and the Opposition on Monday clashed in the Rajya Sabha with the government accusing the Congress of brazenly amending the Constitution to help the “dynasty” and the Opposition accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of twisting facts and undermining India’s federal structure. The first Prime Minister deplored press scrutiny of his government,” she said and quoted Constituent assembly member, …

Mallikarjun Kharge’s BIG retort to PM Modi over Constitution debate: ‘Those who did not fight for country…’
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1 week ago

Mallikarjun Kharge’s BIG retort to PM Modi over Constitution debate: ‘Those who did not fight for country…’

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday responded sharply to PM Modi's jibes during the Constitution debate. “BJP has been giving 'jumlas' to befool people of the country and blaming the Congress instead”, Kharge slammed, adding, “Bhakti of PM is taking country towards dictatorship, democracy should not turn into dictatorship”. Further, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge …

Congress follows Indian Constitution, BJP’s book is Manusmriti: Rahul
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1 week, 1 day ago

Congress follows Indian Constitution, BJP’s book is Manusmriti: Rahul

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, asserting that India faces a battle between constitutional values and those who prefer Manusmriti as the governing law as he cited Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s criticism of the Indian Constitution. Speaking as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gandhi cited Savarkar as having said: …

Uproar in Lok Sabha as DMK lawmaker accuses BJP of trying to alter Constitution
1 week, 2 days ago

Uproar in Lok Sabha as DMK lawmaker accuses BJP of trying to alter Constitution

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Heated arguments marked the Parliament debate on the 75th Anniversary of the Constitution on Saturday after Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam lawmaker A. Raja accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to change the Constitution and declare India a Hindu nation. A. Raja at the Parliament debate on the 75th Anniversary of the Constitution He said, “Ahead of the Lok …

PM to conclude Constitution debate today after fiery exchanges on Day 1
1 week, 2 days ago

PM to conclude Constitution debate today after fiery exchanges on Day 1

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Lok Sabha today, marking the conclusion of the two-day debate on the 'Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India'. Initiating the debate, the Defence Minister charged that the Congress never respected the autonomy of institutions and frequently amended the Constitution with "malicious intent". Rajnath Singh accused the Congress …

In her maiden Lok Sabha speech, Priyanka Gandhi accuses Modi govt of undermining Constitution - ‘not Sangh’s rulebook’
1 week, 3 days ago

In her maiden Lok Sabha speech, Priyanka Gandhi accuses Modi govt of undermining Constitution - ‘not Sangh’s rulebook’

Live Mint  

Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government of attempts to break the 'Suraksha kavach' provided by the Constitution. Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha by accusing the Congress party of attempting to “hijack” the creation of India's Constitution. …

‘Unconstitutional activities taking place’: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at Centre
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Unconstitutional activities taking place’: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at Centre

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged misuse of autonomous bodies and criticised the state of governance in the country. The Lok Sabha will today witness a special debate commemorating 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution, with newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to make her maiden …

'Have never undermined any MP,' says Jagdeep Dhankhar amid heated debate with Mallikarjun Kharge
1 week, 3 days ago

'Have never undermined any MP,' says Jagdeep Dhankhar amid heated debate with Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated debate between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge with the Congress chief accusing him of undermining him as an MP. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "I am a farmer's son, I will not show weakness. You have only one job 24 hours a day, why is a farmer's son sitting here.look what you are saying. To …

'Trampling of democracy, subjugation of truth' new normal in RS: Kharge's latest attack on VP Dhankar
1 week, 4 days ago

'Trampling of democracy, subjugation of truth' new normal in RS: Kharge's latest attack on VP Dhankar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As the political showdown over the Opposition’s no-trust motion notice against Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar continues, Leader of Opposition in the Upper House Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the chairman of muzzling the Opposition’s “right to speak”. In a long post on micro-blogging site X, Kharge alleged that the Rajya Sabha Chairman has consistently suppressed …

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of ignoring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice, dividing society
3 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of ignoring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice, dividing society

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday accused the top BJP leadership of attempting to divide society by conducting surveys at every mosque in the country, adding that the saffron party was ignoring the advice of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public meeting at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday. Addressing a large …

Kharge hits out at PM Modi, Amit Shah over ‘surveys’ in mosques
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kharge hits out at PM Modi, Amit Shah over ‘surveys’ in mosques

The Hindu  

Calling for unity among people of all religious and caste groups to save the Indian Constitution, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said in New Delhi on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party were trying to divide people to remain in power. Hitting out at attempts to conduct “surveys” in mosques and dargahs, Mr. Kharge said Mr. …

On Constitution Day, Mallkarjun Kharge wants to bring back ballot papers and called for a cocerted campaign
3 weeks, 6 days ago

On Constitution Day, Mallkarjun Kharge wants to bring back ballot papers and called for a cocerted campaign

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday demanded the return of ballot paper and called for a concerted campaign on the scale of Bharat Jodo Yatra to create awareness about it. "We should start a campaign like Bharat Jodo Yatra to bring back the ballot paper," he stressed. On the Prime Minister, he said, "PM Modi fears caste census as everyone …

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 1 week ago

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi

ABP News  

In the ongoing assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the Election Commission of India has taken cognisance of the complaints filed by both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress. But they don’t say this openly because if they speak it openly then the whole country will stand against them.” Congress Complaint Against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah The …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Decide whose slogan to be followed, Modi’s or Yogi’s: Kharge to BJP
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Decide whose slogan to be followed, Modi’s or Yogi’s: Kharge to BJP

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party to decide whether it wanted to follow Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s slogan of “batenge to katenge” or Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message of “ek hai toh safe hai”, as he accused leaders of the ruling party of giving “divisive speeches”. “First, you decide between yourselves whose slogan …

Kharge says people of Maharashtra will give a befitting reply to BJP
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kharge says people of Maharashtra will give a befitting reply to BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday slammed the BJP over its leader Devendra Fadnavis' remarks on Rahul Gandhi showing a 'red-covered' copy of the Constitution, and said the people of Maharashtra and the country will give a befitting reply to the “anti-Constitution and anti-reservation” BJP. “The whole country knows how the Sangh Parivar burnt copies of the Constitution …

Congress slams Fadnavis for ‘insult’ to Ambedkar
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress slams Fadnavis for ‘insult’ to Ambedkar

The Hindu  

The Congress on Thursday hit out at BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis for his remarks on Rahul Gandhi showing a “red-cover” copy of the Constitution, alleging the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister is insulting the Constitution-maker and son of the State B.R. The Congress also said that Mr. Fadnavis was "taking objection" to the very same Constitution the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh attacked …

Rahul Gandhi Under Attack 'Like Indira', Congress To Protest Against BJP-RSS's 'Poisonous Mindset': Kharge
3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Under Attack 'Like Indira', Congress To Protest Against BJP-RSS's 'Poisonous Mindset': Kharge

ABP News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday vowed that the party would launch an agitation against threats directed towards senior leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging the involvement of BJP and RSS leaders in creating an atmosphere of hate. The Congress president, who was in Jammu to campaign for the party’s candidates in the upcoming assembly elections, alleged vilification of Rahul Gandhi, saying …

Nadda writes to Kharge, slams Congress for overlooking misdeeds of its leaders
3 months ago

Nadda writes to Kharge, slams Congress for overlooking misdeeds of its leaders

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party chief Jagat Prakash Nadda has written to his Congress counterpart, Mallikarjun Kharge, slamming the opposition party for overlooking the “misdeeds” of its leaders including lawmaker Rahul Gandhi who allegedly insulted the Other Backward Class communities. Nadda referred to Kharge’s letter to Prime Narendra Modi on Wednesday about the comments of BJP leaders against Gandhi and attacked the …

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM over objectionable remarks against Rahul Gandhi
3 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM over objectionable remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discipline leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led ruling alliance who have used offensive language against the party leader Rahul Gandhi, saying strict legal action should be taken against people making such statements to prevent the degeneration of politics in the country. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses …

BJP and RSS are 'anti-reservation', Rahul remarks on quota distorted: Congress leader Patole
3 months, 1 week ago

BJP and RSS are 'anti-reservation', Rahul remarks on quota distorted: Congress leader Patole

The Hindu  

The Congress in Maharashtra on Wednesday dubbed the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh as "anti-reservation", an assertion coming after the saffron party attacked opposition leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on quota made in the U.S. Talking to reporters here, state Congress president Nana Patole accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of "distorting" Mr. Gandhi's comments on reservation. Mr. Patole …

Opposition walkout, boycott over Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ‘tone’
4 months, 1 week ago

Opposition walkout, boycott over Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ‘tone’

The Hindu  

The Opposition boycotted Rajya Sabha proceedings on the final day of Parliament’s Budget session, after a serious disagreement with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on alleged derogatory remarks made against Leader of Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari. There was a sharp exchange of words between Mr. Dhankhar and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan, who criticised the …

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses government of trying to communalise the NCERT curriculum, government refutes charge
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses government of trying to communalise the NCERT curriculum, government refutes charge

The Hindu  

Opposition and Treasury benches sparred over National Council of Educational Research and Training textbooks after Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, accused the government of “tampering with” the curriculum and trying to impose communal ideology. Mr. Kharge said every citizen, and especially the future generations, should be educated about the foundational principles and values of Indian democracy …

‘Singling out RSS violation of Constitution,’ says Jagdeep Dhankar in Rajya Sabha; Opposition walks out in protest
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Singling out RSS violation of Constitution,’ says Jagdeep Dhankar in Rajya Sabha; Opposition walks out in protest

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said on July 31 that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological front of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has full constitutional rights to participate in this nation's development journey and that the people associated with it work selflessly. This organisation bears unimpeachable credentials and comprises people deeply committed to selflessly serving the nation,” Dhankar said, interrupting …

Interview | SP's RK Chaudhary on BSP, Kanshiram, and the Bahujan Voter
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Interview | SP's RK Chaudhary on BSP, Kanshiram, and the Bahujan Voter

The Quint  

You have demanded that the Sengol in Parliament be replaced with the Constitution, describing the former as a symbol of monarchy. This is the country where till 20 years back, Kanshiram ji used to talk about the Constitution, reservations and democracy but the society was not prepared for it. It is a matter of joy that Akhilesh Yadav ji is …

Narendra Modi’s ’habit is to lie’, says Mallikarjun Kharge as Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over ’insult’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi’s ’habit is to lie’, says Mallikarjun Kharge as Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over ’insult’

Live Mint  

Chaos erupted in the Rajya Sabha as the Opposition staged a walkout on Wednesday, July 3, during the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address, protesting the refusal to let the Leader of the Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge intervene despite repeated pleas. After the walkout, Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of “misleading” the public and …

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Heated debates ensued in both the houses of the parliament on Tuesday. While the newly appointed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi led the charge in the Lok Sabha, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge in the Upper House. Lok Sabha In a rather feisty address on Monday, the newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, …

Mallikarjun Kharge Tears Into Modi, RSS Over Pre-Poll Speeches
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge Tears Into Modi, RSS Over Pre-Poll Speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for his election speeches and also levelled allegations against the ruling BJP’s ideological parent RSS but most of his remarks were expunged by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. During his speech in the Upper House on the motion of thanks on the President’s address, …

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

Mallikarjun Kharge attacks PM Modi, RSS in Rajya Sabha; remarks expunged

The Hindu  

The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on July 1 attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his election speeches and also attacked the workings of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological parent of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar expunged most of the remarks made against the RSS …

'Opposition talks about common man while PM Modi does only his Mann Ki Baat': Kharge in Rajya Sabha
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Opposition talks about common man while PM Modi does only his Mann Ki Baat': Kharge in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday, heavily criticized the central government in his response to the President's address in Rajya Sabha. He also appealed to Rajya Sabha chairman to put back statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar, others in their original places in Parliament complex. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, during the session, refused to …

RSS Has Become 'Irrelevant', What's the Point of Speaking Out Now: Congress on Bhagwat's Remarks
6 months, 1 week ago

RSS Has Become 'Irrelevant', What's the Point of Speaking Out Now: Congress on Bhagwat's Remarks

News 18  

The Congress on Wednesday claimed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has become ”irrelevant” and said the Constitution, democracy and society do not need the Sangh or its chief Mohan Bhagwat as they can protect themselves. Congress’ media and publicity head Pawan Khera said, “Mohan Bhagwat ji, you reap what you sow. When Kanhaiya Lal’s killers’ links with the BJP were exposed, …

Decoding RSS chief’s remarks on elections
6 months, 1 week ago

Decoding RSS chief’s remarks on elections

Hindustan Times  

In the time of coalition politics, a thousand opinions will bloom. The reduced tally for the BJP in the general elections and its dependence on allies to run the government have encouraged the RSS to take a reflective, but critical, stance on the party’s politics. In this context, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks about the polarising election campaign will be …

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to opposition leaders on 'discrepancies' in polling data released by EC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to opposition leaders on 'discrepancies' in polling data released by EC

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to the leaders of various parties of the INDIA opposition bloc on Tuesday, questioning the alleged discrepancies in the voting data released by the Election Commission. In his letter, Mr. Kharge urged the INDIA bloc leaders to raise their voice against such discrepancies, for "our only objective is to protect the culture of a vibrant …

Mallikarjun Kharge’s ’Ram vs Shiva’ remark stirs row: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, ’tendency of Congress to insult...’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge’s ’Ram vs Shiva’ remark stirs row: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, ’tendency of Congress to insult...’

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday slammed the Congress over party president Mallikarjun Kharge's remark on Lord Ram and Lord Shiva, and accused the grand-old party of insulting the Sanatan tradition of India. Reacting to Kharge's remark, Yogi Adityanath said that Ram and Shiva are not different. Earlier on Tuesday, speaking at a campaign rally for BJP candidate …

RSS supports reservations, says Mohan Bhagwat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

RSS supports reservations, says Mohan Bhagwat

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has always supported reservations and they should be continued as along as there are social inequities in the country, asserted its chief Mohan Bhagawat on Sunday. Participating at the launch of the Vidya Bharti Vignana Kendra in Nadargul of Rangareddy district, he said he came across a video being circulated in social media, which said that …

'RSS backs reservations': Mohan Bhagwat amid BJP vs Congress poll battle over quota row
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'RSS backs reservations': Mohan Bhagwat amid BJP vs Congress poll battle over quota row

India TV News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday, while addressing an event, made it clear that the Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations extended to certain groups. Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP, RSS Congress leader Rahul has been on a streak to attack the BJP and RSS over a range of issues, including reservation. Gandhi recently in Wayanad, accused the BJP and …

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM: 'You are being misled about Congress manifesto'
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM: 'You are being misled about Congress manifesto'

India Today  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday over the latter's remark on the party's manifesto and the claim that if the party is voted to power, it would distribute the country's wealth to "infiltrators" and "those who have more children". The Prime Minister alleged that the Congress manifesto states that the party …

BJP goes to EC against Akhilesh’s remarks on Ansari’s death and ‘fake RSS’ video
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP goes to EC against Akhilesh’s remarks on Ansari’s death and ‘fake RSS’ video

The Hindu  

The BJP on Monday complained to the Election Commission against Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on the death of mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. A delegation comprising BJP general secretary Arun Singh, party’s media cell co-convener Sanjay Mayukh and Om Pathak met the EC officials and submitted a memorandum. The BJP cited both the Model Code of Conduct and …

Kharge accuses BJP's 'ideological ancestors' of backing British, Muslim League over Indian interests
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kharge accuses BJP's 'ideological ancestors' of backing British, Muslim League over Indian interests

New Indian Express  

"Even today, they are invoking the Muslim League against the 'Congress Nyay Patra', guided and shaped according to the aspirations, needs and demands of common Indians," he added. In his post, Kharge alleged, "Modi-Shah's ideological ancestors opposed Mahatma Gandhi's call for 'Quit India' in 1942, which was the movement chaired by Maulana Azad." Everyone knows how Shyama Prasad Mukherjee formed …

BJP distances itself from Anantkumar Hegde’s remarks on changing the Indian Constitution
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP distances itself from Anantkumar Hegde’s remarks on changing the Indian Constitution

The Hindu  

The BJP on March 10 distanced itself from its MP Anantkumar Hegde’s statement urging voters to give a two-thirds majority to the BJP to effect changes in the Indian Constitution, and has asked Mr. Hegde to clarify his statement. The party has taken cognisance of the statement made by Mr. Hegde and has also asked for clarification from him. Mr. …

Congress criticises BJP MP Hegde’s remarks on changing the Constitution
9 months, 1 week ago

Congress criticises BJP MP Hegde’s remarks on changing the Constitution

The Hindu  

The Congress on Sunday condemned the remarks made by BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde that the ruling National Democratic Alliance intends to win 400 seats to change the Indian Constitution. Both Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi said Mr. Hegde had revealed the hidden agenda of the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. In a post on social …

BJP, RSS promoting hatred in country: Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 1 week ago

BJP, RSS promoting hatred in country: Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of promoting hatred in the country. Resuming his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ after a break for two days in Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, Mr. Gandhi said that “BJP and RSS are sowing seeds of hatred and disharmony, whereas we have opened the shop of love”. The …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Kharge targets Centre over unemployment, inflation and attempts to end reservation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

‘Congress leaders should be last ones to talk about Ambedkar’: CT Ravi hits back to Priyank Kharge in Keragodu flag row
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Congress leaders should be last ones to talk about Ambedkar’: CT Ravi hits back to Priyank Kharge in Keragodu flag row

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka leader CT Ravi on Tuesday attacked Congress, saying that its leaders should be the last ones to talk about BR Ambedkar, chairman of the drafting committee of the Constitution of India. CT Ravi was reacting to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's post on X, where he alleged that the BJP placed religion above the nation and quoted …

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