Mallikarjun Kharge
Coverage of Mallikarjun Kharge in the Nexus archive.
- Opposition MPs take out protest march in Parliament complex, seek Amit Shah's statement on 'police excesses'
Opposition MPs are holding a protest march in the Parliament complex, demanding Amit Shah address 'police excesses'. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes them for not entering the House, calling it disrespectful to Parliament.
- Opposition stalls Rajya Sabha over Ram Temple donation scam, police crackdown
The opposition stalled the Rajya Sabha over allegations of a Ram Temple donation scam and police crackdowns. Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of being 'panicked' and asserted that the 'truth will come out' through debates on the Ram Mandir issue and police brutality against students.
- Rajya Sabha adjourned amid protests over Ram Temple donation scam
Rajya Sabha was adjourned amid protests over a Ram Temple donation scam. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan rejected a Congress demand to allow Mallikarjun Kharge to speak immediately, stating the party was in 'Emergency mode'.
- If shred of shame left, get Amit Shah to resign: Kharge to PM Modi
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge urged PM Modi to resign Amit Shah over the BJP government's failure to honor a promise to youth protesters. The youth had withdrawn their agitation under the condition that no action would be taken against them.
- Watch: Mallikarjun Kharge slams Amit Shah for prolonged silence on student protests
Mallikarjun Kharge accused Amit Shah of being responsible for police brutalities against protesting students and claimed that people's power will hold him accountable. Kharge, the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, made the remarks during a public statement.
- Congress chief targets Amit Shah over ‘flood-free Assam’ promise as he attacks BJP on floods
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Amit Shah for a 'flood-free Assam' promise and accused the BJP of failing to address floods. He called for mobilizing resources for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts in Assam.
- Congress slams Modi govt. over DU, JNU 'warning' students to stay away from Jantar Mantar
Congress criticizes the Modi government for targeting educational institutions like Delhi University (DU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) by warning students to avoid Jantar Mantar. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accuses the government of undermining centers of learning instead of addressing education system issues.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 LIVE: Both Houses adjourned till noon; Govt. ready for NEET discussion today, but Congress must not put conditions, says Rijiju
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 saw both Houses adjourned until noon. The government is prepared to discuss NEET today but warned Congress against imposing conditions, according to Rijiju. LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated the Opposition's demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- Rahul Gandhi misused LoP privileges, protest outside PM's residence childish: BJP
BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of misusing Leader of Opposition privileges and called a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence over the NEET paper leak issue childish. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a dharna on July 21, demanding PM Modi's resignation due to police action against student protesters.
- Meeting on Cabinet expansion deferred as Mallikarjun Kharge is tied up with family emergency
A meeting on Cabinet expansion by Congress leaders in Delhi was deferred due to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge being unavailable for meetings because of a family emergency. The finalization of the Cabinet expansion list is now expected to occur by next week.
- Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi, seeks all-party meeting on delimitation
Mallikarjun Kharge requested PM Modi to schedule an all-party meeting on delimitation. He also asked for sufficient time for the Opposition to review the delimitation proposals before they are introduced in Parliament.
- Congress leaders discuss party strategy for upcoming Parliament session
Senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, discussed key issues for the upcoming Parliament session. The deliberations focused on party strategy during the session.
- Modi government hurt national interests by letting China capture India’s critical industries: Congress
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of harming national interests by allowing China to capture India’s critical industries. The claim was based on a media report stating China still powers India’s strategic sectors.
- BJP accuses Congress president and his son of ‘land grab’ through trust in Karnataka
BJP accuses Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and his son Priyank Kharge of a 'land grab' through a trust in Karnataka. This follows Congress questioning why a 'land scam' in Madhya Pradesh involving family members of CM Mohan Yadav is not being investigated.
- ₹5,000 cr. misused in Ayodhya’s Ram temple, says Mallikarjun Kharge
Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC President, accuses ₹5,000 crore of being misused in Ayodhya’s Ram temple construction and demands an investigation. The claim calls for a probe to identify those responsible for the misuse.
- BJP busy shopping from other parties but common person can't afford necessities: Congress
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of economic mismanagement, claiming households are struggling under its policies. The Congress party criticized the BJP for prioritizing political strategies over addressing common people's financial hardships.
- BJP government has ‘failed’ first test of accountability by not seeking Pradhan's resignation, says Kharge
The BJP government has not requested the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, according to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The Modi government temporarily blocked Telegram for the NEET exam re-test.
- Mallikarjun Kharge, three others declared unanimously elected to Rajya Sabha from Karnataka
Mallikarjun Kharge and three other candidates were declared unanimously elected to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka. The election did not require polling as the number of candidates matched the available seats.
- Rahul Gandhi meets Abhishek Banerjee amid push for INDIA bloc coordination
Rahul Gandhi met Abhishek Banerjee as the INDIA bloc aimed to improve coordination. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge scheduled a meeting for June 11, following the bloc's June 8 gathering where leaders emphasized unity.
- Why aren’t BJP leaders taking to streets with cylinders in protest now: Congress’ dig on LPG price hike
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims in Parliament about diversifying fuel sources across 41 countries, questioning their relevance amid a West Asia conflict. The comment followed an LPG price hike, prompting Congress to mock BJP leaders for not protesting with cylinders.
- Kharge files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha polls from Karnataka
Mallikarjun Kharge has filed nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections in Karnataka. He is accompanied by Rahul Gandhi, D.K. Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, and B.K. Hariprasad during the process.