Kharge to not contest Lok Sabha polls? Congress president drops big hint
Mallikarjun Kharge was the MP from Karnataka's Gulbarga from 2009-2014. He lost his seat in 2019. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesINDIA bloc to decide in 10-15 days on who will hold which post, says Congress' Kharge
Kharge said the Congress is working on all the 545 Lok Sabha constiutencies and has appointed observers for all the seats, but which party will contest which seat and how many will be decided soon after consultations with all constituents of the opposition alliance. Asked on how many seats the party would contest, he said, We have already finalised parliamentary observers for all the constituencies... We will go and assess in each Parliamentary constituency. Key Points
Economic TimesCongress president Kharge launches Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra's logo; attacks Modi govt over new labour, crimi
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge unveiled the logo of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi, in the presence of senior party leaders. The nationwide roadshow is set to commence from Imphal, Manipur, and will traverse through 15 states across the country before culminating in Mumbai. Kharge stated that the yatra will encompass 110 districts, 100 Lok Sabha seats, and 337 Assembly seats. Key Points
Economic TimesFrom ports to airports, PM Modi 'controls' everything: Congress chief Kharge in Rajasthan
Perhaps the prime minister is also touring this area. Wherever we intend to go, we do not get permission to fly. This means everything is under his control. Air, land, ports and airports, all are under his control. He is working towards making people slaves, the Congress president said, without elaborating. Key Points
Economic TimesCos can't run sweat shops, force employees to work extra: Karnataka IT Minister on 70-hours suggestion
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge has expressed his stance on Narayana Murthy's recent statement regarding working hours. Kharge believes that companies should not be allowed to force individuals to work extra hours and emphasized that 'sweatshops' should not be tolerated. Instead of focusing on the number of hours worked, Kharge suggests assessing an individual's productivity. Key Points
Economic Times
Your govt taking India's economy to 'defaulter kaal': Mallikarjun Kharge slams PM
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting that his government is leading India's economy into a defaulter kaal. Kharge pointed to a media report claiming that the outstanding dues from wilful defaulters have been increasing at a rate of more than Rs 100 crore per day since March 2019. Key Points
Economic TimesCongress will conduct caste census in MP after winning assembly polls, establish varsity in name of Sant R
Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge has announced that if the party wins the assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, they will conduct a caste census and establish a university in the name of Sant Ravidas. Kharge accused the ruling BJP of trying to change the Constitution and criticized them for remembering Sant Ravidas, a revered figure for Scheduled Castes, only during elections. Key Points
Economic TimesIndependence Day 2023: Kharge's absence at Red Fort sparks political exchange, he says, ''Security was so tight...'
Congress president accuses BJP-led government of muzzling opposition, distorting democracy and Constitution. Kharge further alleged that the government is claiming credit for schemes of previous governments just by changing their names. Key Points
mintKharge skips PM Modi's I-Day speech at Red Fort: Some people think they did all
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge did not attend the Independence Day event at Red Fort on Tuesday. The party said he was not well. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesPM calls us terrorist, Amit Shah writes letter: Kharge's jibe on ‘kathni-karni’
Amit Shah on Tuesday wrote to Kharge that the government is ready for a full-fledged discussion on Manipur. Not true, Kharge replied. | Latest News India Key Points
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If PM Modi is angry about Manipur, he must dismiss the CM: Congress's Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could have dismissed Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh if he was angry about the situation in the northeastern state. On July 19, a video of women being paraded naked by a group of men in Manipur sparked massive outrage with calls for Biren Singh's resignation. Key Points
India TodayIt's 'Modi vs INDIA' for 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Who proposed the name of opposition alliance—INDIA?
After the meeting of Opposition parties in Bengaluru, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked whether the National Democratic Alliance would be able to challenge the newly formed Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance or I.N.D.I.A. Key Points
Economic TimesOpposition alliance to be called 'INDIA', next meeting in Mumbai: Kharge
'An 11-member coordination committee will be set up. We are going to meet again in Mumbai, there we will discuss the names of the members of coordination committee. Date will be announced shortly,' Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Key Points
FirstpostBJP rattled by Opposition meeting: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that despite his previous assertion that he was enough to take on the opposition, he is now seeking the support of 30 parties to counter them. Kharge stated that the NDA meeting on Tuesday was a response to opposition unity. Key Points
Economic TimesDaily brief: Kharge likely to announce Karnataka CM pick tomorrow
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Karnataka Assembly elections | Kharge likens PM Modi to ‘poisonous snake’, later clarifies as BJP hits out
Congress president M. Mallikarjun Kharge on April 27 likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a poisonous snake, drawing the BJP’s ire. Key Points
The HinduCongress will win Karnataka, decide CM face later, says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
Slamming PM Modi’s jibe at the Opposition accusing them of corruption, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Mr. Modi to first answer questions on Adani shell companies. Key Points
The HinduGreat pride, but BJP should not take credit: Kharge on Oscar wins
In Rajya Sabha, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said the BJP should not claim credit for RRR and The Elephant Whisperers winning two Oscars. He said it is a matter of great pride that two cinemas from southern India won the award. Key Points
India TodayMallikarjun Kharge reminds BJP of PM Modi’s remarks abroad; some in Oppn silent on Rahul
“In China, Modi had said that ‘earlier you felt ashamed of being born in India, but now you feel proud to represent the country’... Who said this? The Prime Minister had said it,” Congress president says. Key Points
The Indian ExpressCongress not interested in PM post: Mallikarjun Kharge at big Opposition meet
At the key Opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said his party was neither interested in power nor the post of prime minister. Discussion is on over the name of the grouping and 'United we stand' has been chosen as its tagline. Key Points
India Today
'He will hoist flag at home': Congress on PM's 'will return to Red Fort' remark
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge attacked PM Narendra Modi, saying that his comments about returning to the Red Fort on the next Independence Day show his arrogance. He will hoist the flag "at his home" next year, Kharge said. Key Points
India TodayPM Modi sleeping after taking opium as China entered Indian territory: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a sardar of liars and accusing him of sleeping after taking opium while China entered Indian territory. Kharge argued that Modi is not concerned about the country but is abusing the Gandhi family, whose members sacrificed their lives for the nation. He claimed that Modi talks about dynastic politics and that no one from the Gandhi family has become PM or minister since 1989. Key Points
Economic TimesMallikarjun Kharge's name proposed as INDIA bloc chairperson: Sources
Mallikarjun Kharge's name has been proposed for the chairperson of the Opposition INDIA bloc, sources told India Today. The development comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Key Points
India TodayKarnataka Congress churn: Amid tussle with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar delivers a googly
The state Congress chief has said that he is willing to work with Mallikarjun Kharge if he becomes CM. But that is a remote possibility given the AICC chief's current responsibilities. Key Points
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