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Mallikarjun Kharge has addressed speculation regarding an immediate change in Karnataka's Chief Minister, stating that no date has been fixed. He affirmed that any such decision would be made by top party leadership, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
India's Election Commission has issued a notice to Mallikarjun Kharge regarding his 'terrorist' remark directed at Prime Minister Modi, which Kharge later defended by stating he meant the PM was 'terrorising' the country's democratic fabric.
Indian politician Mallikarjun Kharge sparked controversy by referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "terrorist," prompting an uproar and a complaint from the BJP. Kharge later clarified his statement, asserting he did not directly call Modi a terrorist but accused him of facilitating terrorism.
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.
Mallikarjun Kharge's clarification on the controversy came a day after the BJP alleged that he called Gujaratis “illiterate” during a rally in Kerala.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge fiercely criticized Prime Minister Modi, calling him a "slave" to US President Trump.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the "conflict" and the sinking of an Iranian warship.
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
Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the intensifying power struggle within the ruling Congress party in Karnataka, which began after the government completed half of its five-year term.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge received a notice from the Election Commission after he referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "terrorist." The remark sparked a political controversy, with the BJP condemning it and demanding an apology and action from the EC.
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 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.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly condemned Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for likening BJP-RSS to a 'venomous snake', calling the remarks undemocratic.
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.
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.
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'.
Pradyut Bordoloi, a prominent Congress leader in Assam, has submitted his resignation letter to Mallikarjun Kharge, signaling his departure from the party.
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.
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 leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi for his handling of the Middle East crisis, accusing him of undermining India's strategic interests.
Before setting out to begin the negotiations, Mr Chidambaram held a virtual meeting with Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge
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.
Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the question of changing the Chief Minister does not arise amidst the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka, India.
Union Minister Amit Shah has condemned Mallikarjun Kharge, stating that he brought shame to the nation by referring to Prime Minister Modi as a terrorist.
Mallikarjun Kharge announced that the INDIA alliance will oppose the Centre's delimitation bill, accusing the government of 'playing tricks.'
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.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the Rajya Sabha during a farewell for outgoing members.
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.
"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
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
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.
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.