Poll announcement marks farewell of BJP in five States: Congress Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that the announcement also marks “the farewell of the BJP and its allies from these States” The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023
Telangana Elections 2023 | Revanth hints at delayed Congress list saying poll campaign will start from Dasara Telangana Congress President A. Revanth Reddy says poll campaign to start from Dasara, refuses to give exact date for candidates' list release. He emphasizes focus on taking welfare promises to people. Senior leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to participate in Bus Yatra. Owaisi brothers criticized… The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023
BJP made hattrick of OBC CMs in Madhya Pradesh but Opposition wants to divide people, says Prahlad Patel How many OBC CMs have been fielded from the parties that seek votes in the name of the backward community, he asks during a rally in Madhya Pradesh The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023
Morning Digest | FIR links NewsClick case to legal aid for Chinese companies; Canada moves diplomats out of India to Singapore, Malaysia, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023
Demand for caste census is to help backward and poor people, says Mallikarjun Kharge Congress leader Kharge slams PM Modi for accusing party of trying to divide country. He demands census of backward classes to reveal details of their status and help in welfare measures. Accuses BJP/RSS of anti-women ideology, calls for women's reservation bill to be implemented. Criticizes PM for lying, says people… The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023
Maharashtra hospital deaths: Congress demands probe, Kharge slams State health apparatus The Congress demanded a thorough investigation into 24 deaths at a government hospital in Maharashtra’s Nanded with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge raising questions on the State Government’s health system The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
Ajay Maken’s appointment as Congress treasurer reveals Rahul Gandhi’s influence Ajay Maken's appointment as Congress treasurer indicates Rahul Gandhi's influence over Mallikarjun Kharge's presidency. Randeep Surjewala, K.C. Venugopal & Maken are Rahul loyalists. Priyanka's role in upcoming elections is uncertain. Kharge must soon announce team to make State units battle-ready for LS polls. The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023
Five District Congress Committee presidents appointed for Bengaluru city AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved reorganisation of Bengaluru city into five District Congress Committees (DCCs) and appointed presidents to them. The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023
Ajay Maken appointed new treasurer of Congress, replaces Pawan Kumar Bansal Congress appoints Ajay Maken as new treasurer, replacing Pawan Kumar Bansal. Maken, a close confidant of Rahul Gandhi, thanked Cong leadership for the new role. He promised to work with diligence, honesty and dedication as custodian of contributions. The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023
BJP's 'fake nationalism' visible yet again: Kharge on new disability pension rules for armed forces Congress chief Kharge slams BJP for new disability pension rules for armed forces personnel, alleging "fake nationalism" & "habitual offender" in working against welfare of jawans, ex-servicemen & veterans. Cites Agnipath Scheme, OROP-2 & withdrawal of "Non-Functional Utility" as proof. The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023
BRS leaders, including MLA and former MLA, join Congress Leaders of Bharat Rashtra Samiti join Congress in presence of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge. Offering Congress scarf, Kharge assured their services will be utilised in elections. Ex-MLA Vemula Veeresham, Kumbham Anil Kumar Reddy & Malkajgiri MLA Mynampalli Hanmanth Rao joined. Rao resigned after 'abusing' Finance Minister T. Harish Rao. Veeresham… The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023
Women’s reservation bill ‘jumla’ by BJP, says Kharge; bats for OBC quota within it, seeks caste census Congress President Kharge accused BJP of 'jumla' (empty promise) on women's reservation bill. He said it won't be implemented till 2034 and BJP is trying to mislead people. He urged people to support Congress and Rahul Gandhi to save Constitution and democracy. The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023
Congress demands dismissal of Manipur CM Biren Singh as the State witnesses fresh protests Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urges PM Modi to dismiss Manipur CM for "weaponising" violence against women, children. Congress demands strictest punishment for those involved in students' kidnapping, killing. The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023
Prakash Ambedkar hardens stance over alliance with Congress, gives seven-day ‘ultimatum’ to respond Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar has hardened his stance on allying with Congress and INDIA bloc for 2024 General Election, giving ultimatum of one week to respond to his alliance offer. If no response, VBA will contest all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra on its own. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023 Taking administration to the people is our commitment, says Minister Govt. to come to people for redressal of issues. Priyank Kharge flags off 1st district-level Janata Darshan in Kalaburagi. Govt. has fulfilled 4 of 5 promises made before Assembly elections. Special grant of ₹5,000 crore allocated to KKRDB to improve infra & empower people. Kharge appeals to Chincholi MLA &…
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 No justification for delay in implementing Women’s Quota Bill: Rahul Gandhi “Reservation for women can be implemented in the Parliament and State Assemblies today itself, but the BJP government wants to postpone it for 10 years,” Mr. Gandhi said.
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 Siddaramaiah politicising drought issue, alleges Pralhad Joshi Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was unnecessarily politicising the issue of drought relief to cover up failures of his government.
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 Then president Kovind not invited for foundation laying of new Parliament building as he is 'untouchable': Kharge Mallikarjun Kharge said President Droupadi Murmu was not invited for the inauguration of the new Parliament building while many others, including actors, were invited
Dynamite News · Sep 23, 2023 Rajasthan Assembly Polls: Rahul Gandhi targets Narendra Modi; Asks why is Prime Minister afraid of caste census Talking about the recently passed Women's Reservation Bill in the Parliament, Rahul Gandhi said that the BJP wants Women’s Reservation to be implemented in 10 years. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023 Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress in Lok Sabha debate on women’s reservation Bill Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress in Lok Sabha debate on women's reservation Bill. Bill passed in Rajya Sabha in 2010 but lapsed due to lack of consensus among parties. Kharge flags issue in Rajya Sabha, some regional parties oppose Bill due to lack of quota for OBC women.
The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023 PM using Women’s Reservation Bill to grab airtime: Congress Congress chief Kharge’s stance is politically significant as some regional parties, who are part of the INDIA, opposed the Women’s Reservation Bill on the ground that it lacked a quota within a quota.
The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023 As Parliament moves to new premises, PM calls for a fresh chapter free of bitter partisanship PM Modi called on MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter. He asserted that whatever they are going to do in the new complex should be an inspiration for every citizen of the country.
The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023 Nehru’s outlook was inclusive, took Opposition along: Mallikarjun Kharge Recalling Nehru's contribution to Indian democracy, Kharge hit out at govt over unemployment & ethnic violence in Manipur. He asked govt what it achieved by shifting proceedings to new building & slammed PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit Manipur & not listening to Opposition. He also expressed concern over passage…
The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023 Morning Digest | New Parliament to host session from September 19; Army jawan abducted and murdered in Manipur, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023 Congress promises ₹15K per acre Rythu Bharosa to farmers in Telangana Naming the party’s guarantee to the farming community of Telangana as ‘Rythu Bharosa’, Mr.Kharge said it would be a game-changer in State politics and do a world of good to farmers.