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.

12 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge may skip 2024 Lok Sabha contest

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge might not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reported.

11 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Congress moves SC against appointments of election commissioners

The Congress on Monday petitioned the Supreme Court against the appointment of new election commissioners days after Election Commissioner (EC) Arun Goel resigned.

'Systematic erosion': Congress on Election Commissioner Arun Goel's resignation

Election Commissioner Arun Goel's sudden resignation on Saturday has triggered unease among political circles and raised questions about whether the upcoming general election will be conducted fairly.

08 Mar 2024

Rahul Gandhi

LS polls: Congress finalizes candidates for 6 states, announcement soon

The Congress's Central Election Committee (CEC) has reportedly selected candidates for six out of 10 states during its first meeting on Thursday evening for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

05 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

Kharge slams SBI's plea seeking time for electoral bond data

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of using the State Bank of India (SBI) to hide its alleged "dubious dealings" concerning electoral bonds.

02 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Congress's election 'war room' gets new address after 18 years

The Congress Party has shifted its election preparation hub, also known as the "war room," to a new location in Lutyens' Delhi after 18 years, The Hindustan Times reported.

02 Mar 2024

Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari's legal notices to Kharge, Ramesh over misleading interview clip

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has taken legal action against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary Jairam Ramesh for allegedly sharing misleading and defamatory information about him.

29 Feb 2024

Congress Party

6 Himachal Congress MLAs disqualified for cross-voting in RS election

Six Congress MLAs from Himachal Pradesh have been disqualified by Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania for cross-voting in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party during the Rajya Sabha election.

28 Feb 2024

Congress Party

Himachal crisis: CM Sukhu refuses to accept Vikramaditya Singh's resignation

Amid the current political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that he will not accept the resignation of state minister Vikramaditya Singh.

26 Feb 2024

Congress Party

Congress promises to scrap Agnipath scheme if voted to power

The Congress on Monday vowed to eliminate the controversial Agnipath military recruitment scheme and restore the previous armed services recruitment system if voted to power in the 2024 elections.

17 Feb 2024

Narendra Modi

Spoke to PM Modi about BJP 'poaching' Congress leaders: Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly "poaching" opposition leaders through intimidation.

15 Feb 2024

Farooq Abdullah

J&K: National Conference to contest Lok Sabha polls solo

Farooq Abdullah, the National Conference (NC) chief, has said that his party will not join the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

14 Feb 2024

Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Rajasthan on Wednesday.

13 Feb 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Farmers' protest: Delhi government refuses to convert stadium into jail

The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Tuesday rejected the Centre's proposal to turn the Bawana Stadium into a "temporary jail" for farmers.

11 Feb 2024

Narendra Modi

Will stand with Modi: Acharya Krishnam after expulsion from Congress

Expelled Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam, on Sunday, dubbed party president Mallikarjun Kharge a "rubber stamp" and stated that he will "stand with Prime Minister Narendra Modi all my life."

11 Feb 2024

Congress Party

Who is Acharya Krishnam, Congress leader expelled for 6 years

The Congress expelled Acharya Pramod Krishnam, a former Priyanka Gandhi Vadra team member, for six years on Saturday for "indiscipline" and making repeated statements against the grand old party.

08 Feb 2024

Narendra Modi

Congress counters Modi government's 'white paper' with 'black paper'

The Congress has brought a "black paper" to counter the Narendra Modi government's "white paper" on its performance over the past 10 years.

02 Feb 2024

Hemant Soren

Champai Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Vice-President Champai Soren took oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi on Friday.

30 Jan 2024

Amit Shah

All Parliament suspensions revoked ahead of Budget Session

The suspension of 11 Rajya Sabha MPs was revoked by the House ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, which will begin on Wednesday.

28 Jan 2024

Nitish Kumar

Congress president's 'Aaya Ram-Gaya Ram' jibe after Nitish Kumar's exit

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned on Sunday and rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), ending the Mahagathbandhan rule in the state.

28 Jan 2024

Nitish Kumar

Bihar: Nitish to resign today, BJP-JD(U) alliance on cards

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to step down on Sunday and return to an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

27 Jan 2024

Nitish Kumar

Congress reaches out to Nitish Kumar amid Bihar crisis

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge made several attempts to contact Chief Minister Nitish Kumar but was unsuccessful, according to senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.

26 Jan 2024

Congress Party

Foundational pillars of Constitution under attack from govt itself: Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, on Republic Day, said that the pillars of the Indian Constitution were under attack from the government in a "well-planned conspiracy."

24 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi

'File as many...': Rahul hits out against FIRs in Assam

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dared the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled government in Assam to file "as many cases as they can," saying he will not be intimidated.

22 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

Ram Mandir consecration day: What are opposition leaders doing

The much-awaited Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

21 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi 'attacked' in Assam

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was escorted to safety inside the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra bus on Sunday after he was allegedly attacked in Assam.

19 Jan 2024

Congress Party

'Undemocratic': Congress opposes idea of 'One Nation, One Election'

Congress has strongly opposed the concept of simultaneous elections in India, labeling it as "undemocratic."

16 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi visits historic Ramayana site ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the historic Veerbhadra Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Lepakshi.

16 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

Rahul Gandhi's 'political Modi function' jibe at Ram Mandir event

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

13 Jan 2024

Congress Party

Lok Sabha polls: Mallikarjun Kharge named INDIA bloc chief

In a significant development ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was named chairperson of the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc on Saturday.

05 Jan 2024

Congress Party

Seat-sharing talks with INDIA allies to begin 'without delay': Congress

The Congress announced on Thursday that the much-awaited seat-sharing discussions with the parties in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will begin soon without any delay.

04 Jan 2024

Uttar Pradesh

Congress renames Rahul Gandhi-led yatra, adds Arunachal Pradesh to route

The Congress on Thursday renamed the Rahul Gandhi-led yatra as "Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra" and invited all Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) leaders to join wherever they can.

25 Dec 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar

Mass suspension of opposition MPs premeditated: Kharge to Dhankhar

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has said the mass suspension of the opposition MPs during the Parliament Winter Session seems "predetermined" and "premeditated" by the central government.

22 Dec 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Mimicry row: Kharge indirectly slams Dhankhar for bringing up caste

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday indirectly called out Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for bringing caste into the ongoing row over his mimicry by a suspended MP.

22 Dec 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi dials 'upset' Nitish Kumar after INDIA bloc meet

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday had a telephone conversation with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, reportedly over his dissatisfaction with the proposal of Mallikarjun Kharge as the opposition's prime ministerial face.

INDIA bloc's nationwide protest against opposition MP suspensions today

Following the suspension of nearly 150 opposition MPs from the Parliament, leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have launched a protest against the same on Friday.

21 Dec 2023

Janata Dal (United)

JD(U) MP says opposition meeting lacked substance and samosaa

Janata Dal (United) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu, on Wednesday, said that the recently held opposition meeting lacked any serious discussions and was limited to tea and biscuits.

INDIA bloc proposes Congress chief Kharge as PM face: Report

Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have reportedly proposed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as their prime ministerial face for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

19 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

'Maintain decorum': Modi to BJP MPs responding to opposition criticism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s MPs to "maintain decorum" when addressing criticism from the opposition.

18 Dec 2023

Congress Party

Congress launches 'Donate for Desh' crowdfunding campaign before LS polls

The Congress on Monday launched its "Donate for Desh" crowdfunding campaign to collect funds ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

16 Dec 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi blames unemployment for Parliament security breach

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has blamed unemployment and inflation due to the Narendra Modi government's policies for the security breach in Parliament.

06 Dec 2023

Telangana

Telangana: Can Revanth Reddy deliver Congress's promises?

As Anumula Revanth Reddy gears up to become the next chief minister of Telangana, he faces the challenge of balancing the state's finances while delivering on the "six guarantees" promised by the Congress during the recent assembly elections.

Congress has slim majority in Telangana, unexpected result: BRS leader

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and six-time MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav has opened up about the party's disappointing performance in Telangana's assembly elections.

05 Dec 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Revanth Reddy next Telangana CM; swearing-in on Thursday: Congress

Telangana Congress chief Anumula Revanth Reddy—credited for the party's recent win in the state assembly elections—has officially been chosen as the chief minister.

05 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath likely to resign as MP Congress chief: Report

Madhya Pradesh Congress President Kamal Nath is likely to meet party chief Mallikarjun Kharge soon and tender his resignation from the post, reports said on Tuesday.

05 Dec 2023

Telangana

How calling off Telangana oath-taking ceremony exposed Congress leadership tussle

The Congress swept the Telangana Assembly elections by securing 64 out of 119 seats on Sunday. However, its indecisiveness in choosing a leader has eclipsed its much-needed victory, exposing internal protests.

05 Dec 2023

Akhilesh Yadav

INDIA meet postponed as 3 leaders say they can't attend

A crucial opposition bloc meeting scheduled for Wednesday in Delhi has been deferred to December 18.

04 Dec 2023

Telangana

Telangana CM, 2 deputy CMs to be sworn-in today: Report

The Congress is set to form the state government in Telangana, with one chief minister and two deputy CMs taking their oaths on Monday, reported ETV Bharat.

Temporary setbacks: Kharge on Congress losing polls in 3 states

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge thanked the people of Telangana for bringing the party to power on Sunday.

25 Nov 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Telangana: 'Congress killed our children' posters appear before RaGa's visit

As Telangana gears up for Assembly polls, posters targeting the Congress party have surfaced in Nizamabad and Bodhan areas, coinciding with Rahul Gandhi's visit to the state.

30 Oct 2023

Congress Party

Congress to launch crowdfunding campaign ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Facing a cash crunch, the Congress is set to launch a nationwide crowdfunding campaign ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reported.

27 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

'Sack incompetent CM': Kharge slams Modi over Manipur violence

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the ongoing violence in Manipur, stating that the state has turned into a "battlefield."

24 Sep 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Bidhuri 'distraction,' BJP in for 2024 poll surprise: Rahul Gandhi

Senior Congress leader and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of employing "diversion tactics" using its MPs for electoral gains, Hindustan Times reported.

17 Sep 2023

Sonia Gandhi

Telangana: Sonia Gandhi to unveil Congress's 6 poll promises today

Senior Congress leader and former party chief Sonia Gandhi will announce the party's six guarantees for Telangana during a public meeting called "Vijaya Bheri" in Thukkuguda on Sunday, The Hindu reported.

Key agendas of Congress working committee's 3-day Hyderabad meet

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) will be meeting in Hyderabad on Saturday to finalize the strategy for the upcoming assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Mizoram, and Chhattisgarh.

09 Sep 2023

Rahul Gandhi

'Modi government hiding poor from G20 Summit guests': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticized the central government for allegedly "hiding the country's reality" from the guests of the G20 Summit, which is being held in New Delhi.

08 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

No G20 dinner invite for Kharge from President Murmu: Reports

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has reportedly not been invited to the special G20 dinner that will be hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday.

06 Sep 2023

Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan elections: Congress forms panel; Gehlot, Pilot in core committee

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approved the proposal for the formation of a key panel for the Rajasthan Assembly election on Wednesday.

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