Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge stated that while the party supports the Women's Reservation Bill, they object to the government's approach, calling it politically motivated.
Prime Minister Modi will head a 126-member committee to commemorate the 200th birth anniversary of Phule, notably excluding opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has raised concerns that the government's proposed amendments to the women's reservation law and seat expansion could violate the Model Code of Conduct, emphasizing opposition unity.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has issued a 'sincere regret' and apologized for his recent remarks targeting the people of Gujarat. Kharge stated his comments were misinterpreted and he never intended to cause offense, following sharp criticism from the BJP.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly condemned Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for likening BJP-RSS to a 'venomous snake', calling the remarks undemocratic.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks about Kerala voters being 'educated and clever' unlike those in Gujarat have sparked sharp criticism from the BJP, with MP Shashi Tharoor urging higher political standards.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Assam government of being the most corrupt and asserted that the Congress party will return to power in the state.
Prime Minister Modi stated that India has effectively managed the situation in the Middle East, while criticizing the opposition for allegedly seeking to spread anarchy. This led to a parliamentary spar between Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Kharge and Minister Rijiju over the demand for a discussion on the West Asia crisis.
The Indian government has called an all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis, a decision contested by the Rajya Sabha’s Leader of Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge, who demanded a full debate in the House instead of a briefing.
The "marriage" with the Congress in 2019 was an "abusive relationship" and so it ended in divorce, former Prime Minister and Janata Dal Secular chief HD Deve Gowda said today, responding to…
"On behalf of the Indian National Congress, we are deeply distressed by the horrific loss of civilian lives in Kabul following the recent air strikes by Pakistan on a hospital, which killed nearly 400 people," says Mallikarjun Kharge
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated the party's dedication to fostering national development, strengthening party unity, empowering youth, and reinforcing democratic institutions.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged the government to call an all-party meeting to discuss potential changes to the Nari Shakti Act, criticizing individual talks on the women's reservation law. The government had previously reached out to at least two parties, including Congress, seeking their opinion on advancing the timeline for implementing the legislation.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond in Parliament to the emerging economic impact of the conflict in West Asia
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge highlighted the significant water consumption of AI, stating that '5 questions on ChatGPT will use up half a litre of water,' and called for more sustainable data centres.
An interim crop insurance relief of ₹243.52 crore has been released to 2.9 lakh farmers in Kalaburagi, India, with Minister Priyank Kharge inaugurating a district-level Millet Fair.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi for his handling of the Middle East crisis, accusing him of undermining India's strategic interests.
The Indian National Congress is set to finalize a seat-sharing agreement with the DMK on Wednesday, following approval from Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
Satish Jarkiholi says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has informed him that the high command has come to a conclusion on leadership; H.C. Mahadevappa urges for a Dalit Chief Minister
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of engaging in money laundering and questioned its sources of income. He demanded that the RSS, an unregistered organization, be held accountable and pay taxes like other citizens and entities under the law and Constitution.
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India's Prime Minister is seeking support for the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, which provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies, before the 2029 elections.
A political slugfest has erupted in India following Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's alleged remarks comparing the BJP and RSS to 'poisonous snakes,' drawing condemnation from senior BJP leaders.
A political controversy has erupted in India following sharp exchanges between the Congress and BJP, after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma questioned "Who is Kharge," prompting the Congress to demand an apology.
Himanta Sarma criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for backing unverified claims, stating that Assam police would pursue those making allegations against his wife.
The Congress party has objected to the perceived 'great hurry' by the BJP to pass the Women's Quota Bill in Parliament, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge suggesting political motivations.
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge has announced five key guarantees for Assam, including cash aid, ₹25 lakh health cover, and land rights, as part of the party's manifesto ahead of upcoming polls.
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has responded to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's banter in Rajya Sabha, in which he said the JDS leader "dated" the Congress, but "married" Prime Minister…
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda responded to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks by calling his alliance with the Congress a "forced marriage" that ended in an "abusive relationship.
Pradyut Bordoloi, a prominent Congress leader in Assam, has submitted his resignation letter to Mallikarjun Kharge, signaling his departure from the party.
Mallikarjun Kharge, a senior Congress leader, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention to ensure the full implementation of a Supreme Court judgment from last year concerning service benefits for non-IPS officers.
He says several tourist attractions in and around Chincholi, including Chandampalli reservoir, Gottangotta area and Ettipoth waterfalls, will be integrated into a single tourism circuit.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Om Birla as an 'excellent Speaker' of the Lok Sabha, praising his impartiality and leadership ahead of a no-confidence motion.
The Congress and its president Mallikarjun Kharge echoed the sentiment in separate social media posts hitting out at the government on its foreign policy and for "continuously ceding diplomatic space"
The DMK and Congress parties have reached an agreement on seat sharing, with key leaders from both sides, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Kanimozhi, instrumental in breaking the stalemate.
Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Leader of Opposition in the Council, alleges that the Kharge family has deprived many Dalit leaders, including himself, of opportunities.
The Congress party has criticized the Centre's alleged mismanagement of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, calling it an example of a "PR hungry" government that turned a global opportunity into "utter chaos." Party president Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted distress faced by participants, including founders, exhibitors, and visitors, due to logistical failures and disruptions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge were seen shaking hands and sharing a laugh at an event honoring B.R. Ambedkar, marking a rare moment of public cordiality between the political rivals.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Kharge, stating that women's reservation in India is about delivering outcomes rather than making recurring, unfulfilled promises.
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge has expressed "sincere regret" over his remarks made at a Kerala poll rally, which he claims were "deliberately misinterpreted." The comments had caused a significant uproar.
The final day of the Assam election campaign saw political leaders Kharge and Sarma exchange sharp remarks, including Kharge's "venomous snake" comment about BJP-RSS.
The BJP has filed a case against Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging he made an inflammatory speech in Assam. During an election rally in Sribhumi district, Kharge reportedly compared the BJP and RSS to poisonous snakes.
Shashi Tharoor advised against lowering standards following Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remark that people in Kerala cannot be misled, unlike "illiterate" people in Gujarat. Kharge made the comment at an election rally on Sunday.
The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges between Mallikarjun Kharge and Kiren Rijiju regarding the Prime Minister's absence from an all-party meeting discussing the Middle East crisis.
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan attacked Rahul Gandhi, stating he lacks understanding, after Gandhi alleged a secret deal between the ruling CPI(M) and the BJP ahead of the April 9 polls.
N1 Serbia reports on the upcoming local elections in Knjaževac and Majdanpek, scheduled in 13 days, highlighting a student list preparing a new objection in Knjaževac.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's light-hearted remark about HD Deve Gowda 'loving Congress but marrying Modi' during a Rajya Sabha farewell session, which initially made the PM laugh, has now drawn a sharp response from the former PM, who called his past alliance with Congress an 'abusive relationship' that ended in 'divorce'.
A crisis concerning Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has become a point of contention in the Indian Parliament, with the opposition blaming the government and the ruling party accusing the opposition of inciting anarchy.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits across Nigeria within three weeks to lower fuel costs and cushion the impact of the Middle East war on commuters.
Karnataka's IT exports are set to surpass ₹5.5 lakh crore, with Bengaluru Urban district being the top contributor to the state's GSDP, as stated by Minister Priyank Kharge.
The Opposition, which will be meeting on March 8 for a strategy session at Mallikarjun Kharge’s office, is hoping to press its point, at least in public discourse, as the numbers show that the motion…
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the "conflict" and the sinking of an Iranian warship.
Ending days of suspense and brinkmanship, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Indian National Congress are set to formally seal their seat-sharing deal this evening, sources in both…
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have criticized the arrest of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) chief during a shirtless protest at the AI Summit, denouncing it as a sign of 'dictatorial tendencies'.
The Tamil Nadu Congress chief has met with Mallikarjun Kharge to report on discord with DMK, seeking action against MP Manickam Tagore for allegedly straining party ties.