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Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Sarojini Naidu on her birth anniversary

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday paid tribute to poet, former congress president and freedom fighter, Sarojini Naidu on her birth anniversary

Budget session: Kharge calls Oppn meeting Mon to chalk out floor strategy

Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has called a meeting of "like-minded" opposition parties on Monday

No freedom of speech inside or outside Parl: Congress President Kharge

Hitting out at the BJP-led government at the Centre, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday alleged there was no freedom of speech in the country. Addressing a rally in Jharkhand's Sahebganj district, Kharge expressed anguish, claiming that parts of his speech in Parliament were expunged. "There is neither freedom of speech inside Parliament, nor outside...Those who dare to speak up are put behind bars," he alleged. He said the BJP came to power in 2014 with the promise to stem inflation, but the price of essential commodities and poverty are on the rise ever since it came to power. Kharge said that it was the Congress which developed the infrastructure of the country and fought for India's freedom. The Congress president was speaking at Gumani Ground in Pakur after launching the party's 60-day 'Haath Se Haath Jodo' mass outreach programme in the state. During the programme, Congress workers will conduct door-to-door visits to make people aware of the Centre's policies

Made no personal comment, Article 105 guarantees freedom of speech: Kharge

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has written a letter to the chairman of the House Jagdeep Dhankar and said that MPs have freedom of speech

Sitharaman objects to Kharge's remarks in RS, says insinuation against PM

Union Minister Piyush Goyal retorted to Kharge's remark and said Leader of Opposition was making an allegation that cannot be substantiated

RS Speaker Dhankhar pulls up LoP Kharge for calling PM Modi 'Mauni Baba'

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called him "Mauni Baba" while questioning his silence on the Adani issue.In response to Kharge's remark, Rajya Sabha Speaker Jagdeep Dhankar said that such a remark "does not suit his stature".Kharge was replying to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha. He said, "I want to ask the pm why you are so quiet. You scare off every other person why are you not scaring industrialists?""The people who spread hatred, if the PM raises an eye on them, they will sit down thinking I will not get a ticket this time. But today he has chosen to remain quiet. He has become a Mauni Baba," he added.Kharge was demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Adani issue in the Rajya Sabha today.Meanwhile, Dhankar said, "It does not suit your stature. Frankly speaking, there are certain positions for which we have to have great regard. It was in this house on Dec 8, I said the ...

Opposition won't let probe into Adani stock market crash come up short

Probe into Hindenburg report promises to be government-led, for the moment

Amid Adani vs Hindenburg row, Cong President Kharge calls opposition meet

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge called for a meeting of opposition parties on Friday to chalk out a strategy over research group Hindenburg's report on the Adani Group

Kharge's suspension notice rejected by Dhankar; RS adjourned till 2 pm

Later, the members objected to the ruling and Dhankar adjourned the House till 2 pm

Congress Prez Kharge lauds Indian Coast Guard's 'unparalleled' commitment

Extending greetings on the 47th Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lauded the organisation's personnel for their commitment towards securing Indian coasts

Kharge, several MPs won't be able to attend Prez address: Jairam Ramesh

The President addresses members of both Houses in the Parliament's Central Hall on the first day of budget session

Congress preparing itself internally for 2024 Lok Sabha elections challenge

"We will win Karnataka (Assembly elections), followed by Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and with good possibilities in Madhya Pradesh. After that, we will win Haryana"

Jitendra Singh attacks Congress President Kharge over BBC documentary

"Whatever Mallikarjun Kharge is saying is completely different from the reality. If he and his party men had respect for the judiciary, they would not have supported the BBC documentary

Republic Day an occasion to rededicate to constitutional values: Kharge

Quoting Dr BR Ambedkar, Kharge said, "We are Indians, firstly and lastly"

MLA Deshmukh seeks removal of Maha Cong chief Patole, writes to Kharge

Deshmukh said under the leadership of Patole, who was appointed MPCC president in February 2021, the party's position in the state has actually weakened

Step out of your homes against inflation, unemployment: Congress Prez

Kharge said Rahul Gandhi is standing against the hatred and appealed to the people to join his mega walkathon

Forever indebted to soldiers for courage, sacrifice: Kharge on Army Day

On the occasion of Army Day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hailed soldiers and veterans, and said the people are forever indebted to them for their unflinching courage, utmost dedication and selfless sacrifice. Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi also lauded the Indian Army and said every soldier is full of bravery, patriotism and sacrifice. In a tweet, Kharge said, "Salutations to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and gratitude to their families, on the occasion of Indian Army Day." "We are forever indebted to your unflinching courage, utmost dedication and selfless sacrifice," the Congress president said. In a tweet in Hindi, Gandhi said, "Bravery, patriotism and sacrifice every soldier of our army is full of these." He also extended best wishes on Army Day to all the jawans, ex-servicemen and their families for their sacrifice and dedication. In a tweet, the Congress said, "On Indian Army Day, we salute the jawans of the Indian Army for their ..

Cong leaders grieve MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary's death, Rahul visits family

Congress leaders expressed shock and sadness over the sudden demise of the party's Jalandhar MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary during the Bharat Jodo Yatra on Saturday. The party suspended the yatra for 24 hours as a mark of respect for the departed leader. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Chaudhary's passing away is a great blow to the organisation. "Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the untimely passing away of our MP, Shri Santokh Singh Chaudhary. His loss is a great blow to the party and organisation. In this hour of grief, my heart goes out to his family, friends and followers. May his soul rest in peace," Kharge said on Twitter. The 76-year-old died Saturday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest during the march in Phillaur in Jalandhar. Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi tweeted pictures of Chaudhary walking with him during the yatra Saturday morning. "Shocked by the sudden demise of Santokh Singh Chaudhary. He was a hard working and down to earth gentlemen.

Society living in harmony can achieve progress: Mallikarjun Kharge

'Sectarianism, bigotry, and its horrible descendant, fanaticism, have long possessed this beautiful earth'

BJP using governors as 'karyakartas', alleges Congress president Kharge

Amid a tussle between the DMK-led government and Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the BJP of using governors as 'karyakartas' (party workers) and said that the "brazen overstepping of the Constitution" by a few of them recently has sullied federal structure of Indian polity. Ravi had a face-off with the state government in the Assembly where Chief Minister M K Stalin, also president of the ruling DMK, piloted a resolution against the Governor's deviation from his customary address to the house. Following the face-off, the governor staged an unprecedented walkout from the assembly. "BJP's deliberate design to denigrate the Constitutional office of Governors by using them as 'karyakartas', in states ruled by the opposition is an assault on Democracy. Brazen overstepping of the Constitution by a few Governors recently has sullied the federal structure of our polity," Kharge said in a tweet. "Governors have to function within the .