Mallikarjun Kharge
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We are not against women's reservation, but oppose the way govt bringing bills: Mallikarjun Kharge
India | Apr 15, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTMallikarjun Kharge said all are united and have decided to oppose delimitation bill. “Though we have supported the Women's Reservation Bill continuously, we insist that the earlier amendments be implemented,” Kharge said after meeting of Opposition parties.
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In letter to PM, Kharge criticises Centre for 'hurrying' implementation of Women Reservation Act
India | Apr 12, 2026, 09:46 AM ISTIn a letter to PM Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said an all-party meeting should be held over delimitation, which he said has been linked to the amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023.
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We will move forward unitedly on women reservation issue: Kharge at CWC meet
India | Apr 10, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTThe Congress party convenes the meeting on Women's Reservation Bill ahead of a three-day special session of Parliament scheduled to begin on April 16.This comes as the Parliament is set to meet for a three-day special session from April 16, with a focus on the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.
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'I express my sincere regret': Mallikarjun Kharge on 'people illiterate in Gujarat' remark
India | Apr 08, 2026, 01:34 PM ISTCongress' Mallikarjun Kharge expressed “regret” over his controversial remarks about Gujarat, saying they were “misinterpreted” and not meant to hurt sentiments.
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Kharge's 'illiterate Gujaratis' remark at Kerala poll rally fuels row; Gujarat CM, his deputy fume
India | Apr 06, 2026, 09:57 AM ISTThe Gujarat CM alleged that the Congress party was uncomfortable over the people’s support for PM Modi, which was reflected in their statement.
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Deve Gowda responds to Kharge's 'marriage' and 'love' metaphor: 'Divorced abusive relationship'
India | Mar 18, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTDeve Gowda said it was the Congress party which abandoned him and he had to go with the BJP to form a more stable coalition.
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'Wo mohabbat humare saath kiye, shaadi Modi sahab ke saath': Kharge's jibe at Deve Gowda | VIDEO
India | Mar 18, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTThe Rajya Sabha farewell session saw heartfelt tributes and light-hearted moments as PM Modi acknowledged retiring MPs and encouraged new members to learn from veteran leaders. Kharge’s humorous remark about HD Deve Gowda also added warmth to the proceedings.
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'Need of the hour...': First time Karnataka MLAs write to Congress top brass, seek Cabinet berths
Karnataka | Feb 23, 2026, 08:30 PM ISTThe MLAs pointed out that no first-time MLAs were included in the 34-member cabinet when the government was formed and urged that at least five new ministers be appointed during the reshuffle.
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Rajya Sabha erupts as Kharge, Nadda clash a day after PM Modi’s Lok Sabha speech halted
India | Feb 05, 2026, 12:21 PM ISTThe Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed dramatic scenes as women opposition MPs charged towards the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seat, holding banners ahead of his scheduled speech, leading to the adjournment of proceedings for the day.
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'All is good, moving together on same page': Shashi Tharoor meets Rahul Gandhi, Kharge amid rift
India | Jan 29, 2026, 05:23 PM ISTSpeaking to reporters later, Tharoor said he and the Congress top brass are on the same page. The Congress MP was also asked if they had a discussion over the chief ministerial face in Kerala. He denied any discussions over it.
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Congress fast-tracks organisational overhaul, appoints 525 district chiefs across 14 states
India | Jan 26, 2026, 11:16 PM ISTVenugopal, who is the AICC general secretary in charge of organisation, said the next stage of the programme has also been officially launched in six additional states. He shared the update on social media platform X following a meeting held at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi.
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Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge meet Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar amid power tussle: Sources
Karnataka | Jan 17, 2026, 07:31 AM ISTKarnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar was in Delhi as he met Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge amid the power tussle in the state, sources have confirmed.
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Mallikarjun Kharge on VB-G RAM G Act: 'This law will crush the poor, we will fight against it'
India | Dec 27, 2025, 03:56 PM ISTMallikarjun Kharge on VB-G RAM G Act said states will have additional expenditure burden and this is a one-sided decision without consultation.
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DK Shivakumar meets Congress chief Kharge, sparks fresh speculations over Karnataka CM change
Karnataka | Dec 25, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTDK Shivakumar met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge amid the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Deputy Chief Minister.
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'Confusion at state level': Kharge on power tussle between Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar
Karnataka | Dec 21, 2025, 08:22 PM ISTMallikarjun Kharge's statement came amid the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar.
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'Modi government demolished twenty years of MGNREGA in one day': Rahul Gandhi on G RAM G Bill
India | Dec 19, 2025, 11:33 AM ISTThe Rajya Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) Bill with a voice vote at midnight. The bill was passed in Lok Sabha on Thursday afternoon despite the protests and Opposition staging a walkout.
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G RAM G Bill gets Parliament nod after furious debate; replaces MGNREGA; Opposition stages walkout
India | Dec 19, 2025, 06:56 AM ISTMinister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of India, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, presented the bill in the upper house and it was passed by voice note in the absence of Opposition leaders. Opposition members protested in the Well of Rajya Sabha and later staged a walkout.
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'Pehle main': BJP mocks Congress after Rahul speaks before Kharge, calls it a 'family-run' party
India | Dec 15, 2025, 02:08 PM ISTThe BJP alleged that Congress is not a democratic organisation but a “family estate”, where decisions come from one family rather than elected leaders.
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Parliament deadlock Day 2: Speaker Om Birla summons floor leaders amid logjam over SIR debate
India | Dec 02, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTAccording to sources, the government wants the House to first take up a discussion on Vande Mataram, as this issue had already been scheduled for debate in the earlier meeting of the Business Advisory Committee. The government has indicated that discussions on other matters can be held afterwards.
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Parliament Winter Session 2025: Both Houses adjourned for the day
India | Dec 02, 2025, 06:55 PM ISTThe Lok Sabha was adjourned for the second consecutive day over Opposition protests on the SIR exercise currently underway in 12 states and Union Territories.