Mallikarjun Kharge: News
Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior politician from Karnataka, belonging to the Indian National Congress (INC). He is a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha, representing Karnataka, and the Leader of the Opposition of the Upper House as of 2021. He is known for winning a record 10 consecutive elections, including nine straight victories in the Karnataka Assembly polls. A graduate in law, he briefly practiced as a junior lawyer before contesting for his first Assembly election in 1972 from Gurmitkal on a Congress ticket. In 1976, he was appointed as the Minister of State for Primary Education in the Karnataka Government. During his term, he ensured that 16,000 vacant positions reserved for SC/ST teachers were filled. In 2009, Kharge won his first Lok Sabha election from Gulbarga and was appointed the Minister of Labour and Employment (2009-13). Later, during 2013-14, he served as the Minister of Railways. He was appointed the Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha in 2014, a post he presided over until 2019. Kharge suffered his first electoral defeat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Gulbarga.
'Will Trump kidnap our PM too?' Congress leader sparks row
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has stirred controversy with his recent remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Heard Trump's audio clips on Modi...': Kharge's swipe at PM
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has taken a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after United States President Donald Trump's comments about India's Russian oil imports.
Revanth Reddy praises Sonia Gandhi in response to Digvijaya Singh
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President Revanth Reddy has come out in support of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
Congress crisis deepens over Digvijaya Singh's RSS-BJP praise row
The Indian National Congress is facing a debate after senior leader Digvijaya Singh praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Congress to launch nationwide campaign against scrapping MGNREGA
The Indian National Congress will launch a nationwide campaign called "MGNREGA Bachao Andolan" on January 5, 2026.
Modi, Kharge clash over illegal infiltration and voter list revision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of indulging in anti-national activities by opposing the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Congress leader who challenged party's leadership to Sonia Gandhi expelled
Former Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim has been expelled from the party for "anti-party" activities.
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon after tributes to Shivraj Patil
Lok Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 12 after members paid tributes to former Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who passed away on Friday. He was 90.
'Warm, engaging atmosphere...': Tharoor on state dinner with Putin
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor described the recent state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan as a "warm" and "engaging" evening.
'Maza lijiye...': Opposition protests on Parliament premises over air pollution
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) staged a protest on the Parliament premises on Thursday over air pollution in Delhi and other parts of North India.
Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till noon
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon after opposition MPs entered the well of the House demanding discussion on the ongoing SIR.
Lok Sabha adjourned for today amid opposition protest over SIR
The Winter Session of the Parliament has been marred by disruptions, with the Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid protests by opposition parties primarily over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Winter Session: Both houses adjourned till 2pm
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on the first day of the Winter Session, after a discussion on the motion of felicitation of new Chairman CP Radhakrishnan.
Winter Session: Kharge reminds Parliament of Dhankhar's exit; BJP replies
A controversy erupted in the Rajya Sabha after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed new Chairman C P Radhakrishnan but remarked on the "unprecedented" exit of former Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
'Keeping promise...': DK Shivakumar's reminder to Congress amid power tussle
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar has made a cryptic statement amid the ongoing power tussle for the chief ministership of Karnataka.
Congress forms panel for seat-sharing talks with DMK
The Indian National Congress has formed a five-member committee to finalize alliance terms with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for the 2026 assembly elections.
10+ MLAs demand Karnataka CM post for Shivakumar; reach Delhi
A group of over 10 Karnataka MLAs, loyal to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, have reached New Delhi.
Congress to hold rally on SIR issue after Bihar defeat
The Indian National Congress has announced a rally at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, in the first week of December.
Rahul Gandhi meets Kharge to discuss Congress's Bihar electoral loss
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge met in Delhi on Saturday to analyze the recent Bihar assembly election results.
'Result surprising, election not fair...': Rahul Gandhi on Bihar loss
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has reacted to the party's disappointing performance in the Bihar Assembly elections.
Amit Shah responds to Mallikarjun Kharge's 'ban RSS' remark
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has responded to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's call for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Citing Sardar Patel's letter, Kharge seeks RSS ban; BJP responds
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), likening its ideology to "poison."
RSS gets nod for march in Mallikarjun Kharge's stronghold Gurmitkal
The Yadgir district administration has granted permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for a route march in Gurmitkal, Karnataka, which is the political stronghold of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
'Follow alliance dharma': Pappu Yadav to Lalu Prasad
Pappu Yadav has urged Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to maintain alliance discipline by withdrawing candidates from seats already allotted to allies.
Bihar polls: All 17 MLAs in Congress's 1st candidate list
The Indian National Congress released its first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections late Thursday night.
Bihar polls: Lalu distributes tickets even as seat-sharing talks continue
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-led Mahagathbandhan is yet to finalize its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
Criminal contempt sought against lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI
A Supreme Court lawyer has written to the Attorney General of India, seeking consent for criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalized in Bengaluru
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has been admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever and experiencing leg pain, PTI reported.
'Will be shot': Ex-ABVP leader's death threat to Rahul Gandhi
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal has written a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking action against Printu Mahadev, a former state president of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
Congress slams Modi as 'weak PM' after Trump's H-1B fee
The Congress party has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the United States imposed a hefty annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visas.
Rahul Gandhi wishes PM Modi good health on his birthday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi a happy 75th birthday.
'Masters, remote control': PM Modi's scathing attack on Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, September 14, launched a scathing attack on the opposition Congress party, calling the people his "masters" and "remote control."
Kharge, Priyanka slam PM Modi over Manipur visit
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his visit to Manipur. The visit comes after ethnic violence broke out in the state in 2023.
'Rahul Gandhi travels without informing': CRPF flags security protocol breach
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has written a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, raising concerns over the violation of security protocols by the Rae Bareli MP.
VP election: Voting ends with record 98.3% turnout
The voting for the Vice Presidential election in India has concluded with a record 98.3% voter turnout.
Who is B Sudershan Reddy, INDIA's pick for vice-presidency
The Opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has announced B Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming vice-presidential election.
Opposition names ex-SC judge B Sudershan Reddy as VP candidate
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has announced its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election.
DMK's Tiruchi Siva INDIA bloc's favorite for Vice Presidential candidature
The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc is reportedly considering Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election.
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge skip Red Fort celebrations; BJP lashes out
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge skipped the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Friday.
'Like bomb exploding...': Survivors recall J&K flash-flood that killed 46
A massive flash flood struck Chasoti village in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday after a cloudburst, killing at least 46 people.
'Share documents': Karnataka CEO on Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka has issued a notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asking him to submit documents supporting his allegations of voter fraud in the Lok Sabha elections.
'Who's running Rajya Sabha? You or Shah?' Kharge targets chairman
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Tuesday questioned whether Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh or Union Home Minister Amit Shah was in charge of the Upper House.
Jharkhand government announces 3-day state mourning to honor Shibu Soren
The Jharkhand government has declared a three-day state mourning from August 4 to August 6, 2025, after the demise of former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren.
'Shocked': Congress alleges CISF 'takeover' of Rajya Sabha during protest
The Congress party has alleged that Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were sent into the Rajya Sabha well while the opposition was protesting.