kharge

INDIA bloc leaders meet at Kharge’s residence to discuss possibilities of govt formation – The Economic Times Video

by
INDIA bloc leaders meet at Kharge’s residence to discuss possibilities of govt formation – The Economic Times Video

Opposition INDIA bloc leaders began crucial deliberations on Wednesday, exploring the possibilities of government formation, the alliance’s future strategy and whether to reach out to former allies Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu. The leaders met at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence here, a day after Lok Sabha election results were declared. Read original article … Read more

PM Modi inciting people, dividing society, alleges Kharge; Uddhav says ‘acche din’ coming after June 4 | India News

by
PM Modi inciting people, dividing society, alleges Kharge; Uddhav says ‘acche din’ coming after June 4 | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of inciting people and dividing society through his election speeches, claiming that the PM tries to ‘create division’ wherever he goes.“No prime minister before Modi has ever indulged in inciting people like he has been doing. He speaks about democracy repeatedly but … Read more

Mallikarjun Kharge: Thankfully, they are not talking ‘600-paar’: Mallikarjun Kharge on BJP’s ‘400-paar’ target

by
Mallikarjun Kharge: Thankfully, they are not talking ‘600-paar’: Mallikarjun Kharge on BJP’s ‘400-paar’ target

Making fun of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion that the NDA’s tally is going “400-paar” (400-plus) this Lok Sabha elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Wednesday said thankfully he is not talking about “600-paar” because there are only 543 parliamentary seats. Addressing a rally at Sarai Umar in the Harchandpur assembly segment here, Kharge also said … Read more

‘Dalits, tribals will become slaves again if PM Modi gets third term’: Kharge | India News

by
‘Dalits, tribals will become slaves again if PM Modi gets third term’: Kharge | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday continued his onslaught against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that Dalits, tribals and poor will be reduced to slaves like treatment if BJP comes to power for third term.Addressing a rally in Maharashtra’s Dhule constituency, Kharge said, “Before Independence, the poor, Dalits and tribals were treated … Read more

‘Kharge Is Wrong’: How PM Modi And His Govt Have Promoted Buddhism through Governance And Diplomacy

by
‘Kharge Is Wrong’: How PM Modi And His Govt Have Promoted Buddhism through Governance And Diplomacy

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who is a follower of Buddhism, lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week for his alleged indifference towards the religion. In an interview with News 24, he questioned the PM’s faith in Buddhism. “Buddha is considered as the 9th avatar of Vishnu. He (PM Modi) does not let Buddha … Read more

Controversy surrounds privatisation of Sainik schools

by
Controversy surrounds privatisation of Sainik schools

NEW DELHI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, condemning the Centre’s move to “privatise” Sainik schools and demanding a complete reversal of the policy, as well as the cancellation of MoUs signed in this regard. According to Kharge, there are 33 Sainik schools in the country, all of which are … Read more

Cong reached seat-sharing understanding with some alliance partners of INDIA bloc: Kharge

by
Cong reached seat-sharing understanding with some alliance partners of INDIA bloc: Kharge

Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said his party has held talks with all alliance partners of INDIA bloc on seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and reached an understanding with some of them, while the dialogue with others is at the final stages. He said the Congress has already begun preparation for … Read more

Cong condemns attack on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam, accuses BJP of trampling people’s rights

by
Cong condemns attack on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam, accuses BJP of trampling people’s rights

The Congress on Saturday condemned the attack on the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam “by BJP goons” and accused the ruling party in the state of seeking to “trample and demolish” every right and justice guaranteed by the Constitution to the people of India. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the party will not be … Read more

One nation, one election against basic structure, dissolve high-powered committee: Kharge

by
One nation, one election against basic structure, dissolve high-powered committee: Kharge

The Congress on Friday strongly opposed the “undemocratic” idea of holding simultaneous elections in the country and said it goes against the guarantees of federalism and the basic structure of the Constitution. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge also demanded that the idea be abandoned and the high-powered committee formed to study it be dissolved. In a … Read more

Kharge, Gowda to stay off electoral contests

by
Kharge, Gowda to stay off electoral contests

Two political stalwarts from Karnataka – HD Deve Gowda and Mallikarjuna Kharge – are reportedly not keen to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and instead may take on an active role in campaigning for their respective parties, say sources. Kharge (81), AICC president and Gowda (90), former prime minister & JDS national president, lost … Read more