Congress announces reconstituted Working Committee; Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot new additions The Hindu Evening Wrap on August 20, 2023 The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023
“Deeply humbled, grateful”: Shashi Tharoor after being included in Congress Working Committee Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said that he is “deeply humbled and grateful to be a part” after he was included in the Congress Working Committee headed by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 20, 2023
Sachin Pilot pledges to “strengthen customs, ideology” of Cong after being inducted into party's central leadership After being drafted into the party's central leadership, Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday pledged to “strengthen the customs and ideology” of the party. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 20, 2023
None from the poll-bound Telangana in the Congress Working Committee No one from the Telangana Congress found a place in the 39-member Congress Working Committee, as leaders were expecting to be part of the CWC constituted ahead of the polls in Telangana along with four other States at the end of this year The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023
Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot included in revamped Congress Working Committee The new Congress Working Committee has been announced nearly six months after Mallikarjun Kharge was authorised to nominate members to the CWC at the Raipur plenary session on February 24. The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023
Congress targeting to win at least 75 out of 90 assembly seats in Chhattisgarh: Kumari Selja Congress aims to win 75 of 90 seats in Chhattisgarh assembly polls. Rahul Gandhi to address youth convention in Raipur on Sept. 2. The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023
Morning Digest | ISRO successfully reduces Lander Module orbit bringing it closer to the moon; Centre imposes 40% duty on onion exports, to offload stocks, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023
TPCC to rope in Sonia, Priyanka for release of manifesto, women’s declaration TPCC to rope in Sonia, Priyanka for election campaign. AICC incharge Manikrao Thakre urges party to take Congress guarantee cards to every house. Kharge to attend Praja Garjana meeting at Chevella on Aug 26. SC, ST Declaration to be released at Chevella public meeting. Minority Declaration to be released at… The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023
BC leaders raise voice in Congress as PCC takes up process for picking candidates Congress party in Telangana is facing pressure from backward classes' leaders to give them a "respectable share" in tickets for the upcoming Assembly elections. Former PCC president Ponnala Lakshmaiah and former MP Ponnam Prabhakar are among those demanding proper representation. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi had… The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023
Mallikarjun Kharge cites CAG report to slam ‘lies’ about UDAN scheme The UDAN scheme was launched in October 2016 to provide air connectivity to tier-2 and tier-3 cities and towns at an affordable cost. In a post on social media, Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Modi government’s promise of enabling the common people to travel by air has not been fulfilled… The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023
Congress alleges PM Modi’s Independence Day speech filled with ‘distortions, lies, exaggerations and vague promises’ NEW DELHI: The principal opposition Congress party on Tuesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort terming it as a "crass election speech filled with distortions, lies, exaggerations and vague promises". It also accused the PM of making the event… The Times of India · Aug 15, 2023
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge bypasses Independence Day event at Red Fort, says democracy under threat NEW DELHI: Congress president and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday absented himself from the Independence Day function at the Red Fort. He hoisted the national flag at the party headquarters in the national capital where he attacked the Modi government alleging that democracy and… The Times of India · Aug 15, 2023
Congress Prez skips 77th Independence Day event at Red Fort; Targets the Centre Kharge said, opposition voice is being muzzled, and parliament members are being suspended. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 15, 2023
Kharge skips PM’s Red Fort address; Congress deems it a ‘crass election speech’ with point by point rebuttal Noting that democracy and the Constitution are the soul of the country, he said on the occasion of this Independence Day, “we take a pledge that we will uphold the freedom of democracy and Constitution for the unity and integrity of the country, for love and brotherhood, for harmony and… The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023 With Kharge’s visit, the race for Scheduled Caste votes in Chhattisgarh heats up As Chhattisgarh gears up for polls, race to secure SC vote intensifies. Congress, BJP, BSP & JCC-J vying for support.
The Times of India · Aug 14, 2023 BJP's ‘corruption, loot’ taking nation on highway to hell, alleges Mallikarjun Kharge NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday referred to a CAG report and alleged “BJP's corruption and loot” in the Dwarka Expressway of Bharatmala Project.
The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023 PM insulted the people of Chhattisgarh with Manipur comparison: Kharge Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accuses PM Modi of 'running away' from Manipur violence discussion, alleges Mr. Modi insulted Chhattisgarh people by comparing strife-torn state to peaceful one. Mr. Kharge demands PM make statement in Parliament, criticizes Modi for cracking jokes instead.
The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023 Ex-Minister A. Chandrasekhar quits BJP, to re-join Congress Ex-Minister A. Chandrasekhar quits BJP, to re-join Congress
Dynamite News · Aug 13, 2023 “Indira Gandhi divided Pakistan into two parts; you cannot even hunt a bird”: Kharge hits out at BJP Congress President Mallikarjun Khrage on Sunday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that they have a habit of twisting the work done by Congress to their advantage and mislead people of the country. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023 Kharge says Modi govt. has rendered country’s health system ‘sick’, Mandaviya points to UPA’s ‘failure’ Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at PM Modi, alleging that his government has rendered the health system of the country “sick” with even AIIMS facilities grappling with shortage of doctors and staff
The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023 BJP weaponising parliamentary privilege: Opposition Leading a protest, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the Constitution was being shredded to pieces as the BJP government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in particular, did not want to run the Parliament according to the Constitution.
The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023 Opposition hits out at govt. over action against Congress leader Parliamentary Affairs Minister says Rahul Gandhi has lost mental balance after the Congress leader said Bharat Mata has now become “unparliamentary” after parts of his speech were expunged
The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023 Adhir suspended to keep him away from Public Accounts Committee meetings, alleges Mallikarjun Kharge NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged that the leader of the party in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been suspended from the House with a view to keeping him away from the meetings of the Public Accounts…
The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023 Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha for comparing Modi to a blind king This is probably the first time that the Leader of the largest Opposition Party in the Lok Sabha has been suspended in the recent past.
Dynamite News · Aug 10, 2023 “Pradhan Mantri ke aane se kya hone wala hai, kya parmatma hai...,”: Kharge in RS on opposition demand over Manipur debate Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday amid stalemate over Opposition’s demand for discussion under Rule 167 on the Manipur violence and remarks of Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge pertaining to presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the debate. Read further on Dynamite News: