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.

BJP has vested interest in keeping Manipur on boil: Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of having a vested interest in keeping Manipur unstable.

29 Dec 2024

Droupadi Murmu

Explained: What is state funeral, what rules govern it

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was given a state funeral on Saturday at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi.

28 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Manmohan Singh's final journey; to be cremated with state honors

The funeral procession of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh started from the Congress headquarters on Saturday.

Pranab Mukherjee's daughter slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row

Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has slammed the Congress over its demand for a separate memorial for former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

28 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Space will be allocated...': Centre amid tussle over Manmohan's memorial

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said a spot will be reserved for a memorial to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday at 92.

Former PM Manmohan Singh passes away

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has passed away. He was 92.

BJP accuses Congress of displaying 'distorted' India map in Belgavi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress party of displaying a "distorted" map of India on posters celebrating the centenary of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi, Karnataka.

24 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Scuffle breaks out between Congress, AAP, BJP councilors in Chandigarh

A scuffle broke out at the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation meeting on Tuesday between councilors of the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

24 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar 'disgraceful': Manipur Congress leader

Manipur Congress leader Gaikhangam Gangmei has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on BR Ambedkar, calling them "disparaging and disgraceful."

24 Dec 2024

Narendra Modi

'Flawed selection process...': Congress on NHRC panel chief appointment

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have expressed their dissent against the recent appointment of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson and members.

20 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Can Rahul Gandhi be arrested for Parliament scuffle 

The Delhi Police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi after a scuffle broke out in Parliament.

20 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Winter session ends today; everything that has happened so far 

The Winter Session of the Parliament will end on Friday after four weeks of severe disruptions and protests.

Opposition's motion to remove Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chairman rejected

The deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha has rejected the opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing a lack of 14-day notice and Dhankhar's incorrect spelling.

19 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Congress leaders get X notice for sharing Shah's 'edited' video  

A political storm has been stirred between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over a video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech about BR Ambedkar.

18 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Trinamool MP moves privilege notice against Shah over Ambedkar remarks

Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Derek O'Brien has moved a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.

18 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Can never speak against Ambedkar...': Shah on Parliament remark

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Congress party of twisting his Rajya Sabha remarks during a Constitution debate.

18 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Congress vs BJP in Parliament over Shah's Ambedkar 'fashion' remark

Parliament proceedings faced disruptions on Wednesday as Congress objected to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar during his Rajya Sabha speech.

'Her English is good as...she attended JNU': Kharge jibes Sitharaman    

A heated exchange broke out in the Rajya Sabha on Monday between Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during a debate on the Constitution of India.

14 Dec 2024

Maharashtra

Nana Patole seeks to step down as Maharashtra Congress chief

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has reportedly sought to be relieved of his post.

'Poised...thought on her feet': Congress leaders laud Priyanka's debut speech 

Congress MP from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, delivered her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

12 Dec 2024

Congress President

Chaos in parliament again as BJP questions Congress-Soros relationship 

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Thursday again after a fiery exchange between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over allegations of a Congress-billionaire George Soros connection.

'Forced to take step': Opposition on no-trust move against Dhankhar  

The Congress-led opposition moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday, alleging partisan functioning of the House.

10 Dec 2024

George Soros

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman

The Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar.

High-level probe launched after cash bundle found in Rajya Sabha  

A high-level investigation has been launched after a cash bundle was found on the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha.

06 Dec 2024

Abhishek Manu Singhvi

'Lock and key...': Singhvi's dig amid cash row in Parliament

A controversy has erupted in the Rajya Sabha after a bundle of cash was allegedly found at Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat.

06 Dec 2024

Congress President

Kharge dissolves entire Uttar Pradesh Congress unit 

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has dissolved the entire Uttar Pradesh Congress unit, including the Pradesh, district, city, and block committees.

'Infighting hurting Congress': Kharge schools own party at key meet

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for unity and discipline within the party at a recent Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting.

28 Nov 2024

Hemant Soren

Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM for 4th time 

Hemant Soren took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the fourth time on Thursday.

28 Nov 2024

Hemant Soren

Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today: Details here

Hemant Soren will be sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Thursday.

'There's one at...Modi's house': BJP responds to EVM tampering allegations 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday hit back at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after he protested against the use of voting machines (EVMs) and suggested a return to ballot paper.

25 Nov 2024

Adani Group

Winter Session begins today: Manipur, Waqf Bill may spark uproar 

The winter session of Parliament will begin on Monday and will to conclude on December 20.

17 Nov 2024

Imphal

'You have failed..': Kharge slams Modi over continuing Manipur violence 

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rampant violence in Manipur.

16 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

'Even toilet..reserved for PM?': Kharge alleges favoritism toward BJP leaders 

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of delaying opposition leaders' helicopters in Jharkhand on Saturday.

Modi thinks I carry blank Constitution...since...he never read it: Rahul 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his allegations that the Constitution book he carries is blank.

Karnataka minister's 'racist' comment against Kumaraswamy sparks row

Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has faced backlash for making a racially insensitive remark against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.

01 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

'Fake promises': Modi attacks Congress after Kharge's 'budget-based guarantees' remark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of making unrealistic promises which remain unfulfilled.

BJP seeks apology from Kharge-Rahul over Congress's poll guarantees' 'confession' 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded an apology from Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

01 Nov 2024

DK Shivakumar

Make poll promises you can keep: Congress chief raps Karnataka

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has advised the Karnataka government and other Congress units in poll-bound states to keep their promises in line with fiscal realities.

25 Oct 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

As 'door locked,' Kharge waited outside during Priyanka's nomination: Congress

The Congress has responded to allegations by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was made to wait outside during Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's nomination filing for the Wayanad by-polls.

24 Oct 2024

Rahul Gandhi

'Kharge insulted at Priyanka's nomination filing...': BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released a video showing Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge looking through the door of the room where Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was submitting her nomination papers for Wayanad.

19 Oct 2024

Article 370

J&K L-G approves new Cabinet resolution for restoration of statehood 

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved a resolution passed by the cabinet led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, urging the central government to restore statehood to the Union Territory (UT).