Mallikarjun Kharge
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Kharge says 'disheartened' over no farewell to Dhankhar by Rajya Sabha, assures cooperation
India | Dec 01, 2025, 01:54 PM ISTWelcoming Chairman Radhakrishnan, Kharge assured him of cooperation from the Congress party in the smooth conduct of the House. He also urged Rajya Sabha Chairman to treat the Opposition and Treasury benches equally.
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Congress blames internal squabbling, NDA's Rs 10k scheme for women for Bihar debacle in key meet
Bihar | Nov 29, 2025, 03:37 PM ISTThe Congress leaders blamed the late ticket distribution, and internal squabbling and differences within the party for its loss in the Bihar elections during the meeting with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi.
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Congress blames seat-sharing delay, NDA's Rs 10000 bonanza and 'malpractices' for Bihar rout
India | Nov 27, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTDiscussions were also held with key state leaders on the factors behind the heavy electoral setback. Those present included Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram, AICC Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru, MPs Akhilesh Prasad Singh and Tariq Anwar, as well as Purnia’s Independent MP Pappu Yadav.
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Kharge's big remark on Karnataka CM post tussle: 'Sonia Gandhi, Rahul and I will discuss the issue'
Karnataka | Nov 26, 2025, 04:04 PM ISTKharge said the party leadership would sort out the issue and that he, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi would meet to consider the situation and provide whatever mediation was necessary.
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Karnataka Congress on edge: More DK loyalists make a beeline to Delhi to push for leadership change
Karnataka | Nov 24, 2025, 04:43 PM ISTWhen questioned about the leadership row, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge maintained that the party’s high command would take the final call on any change in the state’s top post.
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Nitish Kumar won't remain Bihar CM, will be replaced by BJP's 'chela': Kharge in Raja Pakar
Bihar | Nov 03, 2025, 08:05 PM ISTBihar Assembly Elections 2025: In his address in Vaishali district's Raja Pakar, Mallikarjun Kharge took a dig at Nitish Kumar and said that the JDU leader couldn't stop migration from Bihar despite remaining the chief minister for the past 20 years.
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Kharge reiterates demand to ban RSS, cites Patel's 1948 letter; BJP hits back
India | Oct 31, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has renewed his call to ban the RSS, citing Sardar Patel's earlier decision to curb its activities and blaming the organisation for law and order issues. The BJP hit back, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy and exploiting Patel’s legacy for political gain.
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Karnataka: RSS gets permission to hold march in Kharge's home turf for centenary celebration
Karnataka | Oct 30, 2025, 12:36 PM ISTMeanwhile, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, who is the son of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, recently wrote to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging a ban on RSS activities in government and government-aided schools, as well as in public spaces.
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Internal unrest in Bihar triggers Krishna Allavaru's removal as Youth Congress in-charge: Source
India | Oct 23, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTSome party leaders, however, have sought to play down the controversy, asserting that the decision to replace Krishna Allavaru had been taken well in advance. They maintain that the announcement’s proximity to the Bihar elections is being wrongly viewed as a reactionary move.
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Speed News: Coldrif Death Toll Rises to 15 in Chhindwara; Punjab Bans Cough Syrup
Originals | Oct 07, 2025, 07:06 PM ISTThe Coldrif death toll rose to 15 in Chhindwara, while Punjab banned the cough syrup. Meanwhile, suspended lawyer Rakesh Kishore made a defiant claim following the shoe attack on CJI B.R. Gavai. Watch today's Speed News for all the latest updates of the day.
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'Crime against Constitution': Rahul, Kharge condemn killing of Dalit man by lynching in Rae Bareli
India | Oct 07, 2025, 01:21 PM ISTOn the night of October 2, a man named Hariom was on his way to his in-laws' house. During this time, some villagers brutally beat him up on suspicion of theft, leading to his death.
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Kharge discharged from Bengaluru hospital after pacemaker surgery, thanks supporters for wishes
India | Oct 03, 2025, 09:51 AM ISTCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who underwent a pacemaker implantation at Bengaluru’s M S Ramaiah Hospital, said that he plans to resume his work schedule soon. The 83-year-old leader had been admitted to the hospital on Tuesday after experiencing health complication.
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PM Modi speaks to Mallikarjun Kharge, wishes him speedy recovery after surgery
India | Oct 02, 2025, 12:29 PM ISTCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge, 83, was admitted to M S Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday and underwent the procedure the next day.
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Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President, admitted to hospital in Bengaluru
India | Oct 01, 2025, 12:24 PM ISTKharge was admitted to the well-known MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday night after he developed a persistent fever. Upon arrival, a team of doctors carried out a series of medical tests to evaluate his condition.
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'Weak PM': Opposition tears into Modi govt over Trump's H-1B visa order
India | Sep 20, 2025, 06:00 PM ISTEarlier, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to raise the fee for H-1B visas to a staggering USD 100,000 annually. This step is expected to severely impact the Indian professionals in the US.
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VP polls: Rajnath Singh begins consensus push, dials Sonia, Stalin and Patnaik on NDA's nominee
India | Aug 18, 2025, 12:44 PM ISTRadhakrishnan’s name was announced by BJP chief and Union Minister JP Nadda in a press conference after a meeting of the party's parliamentary board. Nadda also said BJP would speak to the Opposition leader to elect Radhakrishnan unopposed.
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Opposition rakes up governance, democratic values to target PM Modi's I-Day speech
India | Aug 15, 2025, 02:15 PM ISTOn the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi highlighted national achievements, while opposition leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Mallikarjun Kharge criticized his government over democracy, governance, and electoral integrity concerns.
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'Vote Chori' row highlights: Rahul Gandhi responds to EC notice: 'It's their data, not mine'
India | Aug 11, 2025, 04:40 PM ISTOn August 11, 2025, Opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, marched from Parliament to the Election Commission protesting alleged voter roll manipulation in Bihar, but were stopped and detained by police amid high drama.
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Rahul's 'vote chori' charge, EC's reply, BJP's swipe: A roundup of latest political storm
India | Aug 07, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTRahul Gandhi said that if the EC does not give the machine-readable data for the past 10-15 years and the CCTV footage, they are partaking in the crime.
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Rijiju refutes Kharge's claim on CISF personnel's presence in House; Nadda offers 'tuition' to Oppn
India | Aug 05, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTKharge also cited the example of BJP leaders Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj, saying the duo, during their tenures as the LoPs hailed disruptions as part of a vibrant 'democratic process'.