The Latest Breaking News from Mallikarjun Kharge

INDIA bloc to hold key meeting today; SIR row, functioning of CEC on agenda

Samajwadi Party MPs Harendra Malik and Maulana Mohibbullah Nadvi will attend the INDIA alliance meeting on Wednesday. This meeting will focus on discussing crucial issues including the Special Intensive Revision process. SP national president Akhilesh Yadav will not participate due to other commitments, including a farmers' conference. Congress President Mallikarjun…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

CEC 'puppet' of Modi govt, has no right to remain in office: Kharge at CWC meet, says PM should resign on moral grounds

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called for the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He accused Kumar of acting under pressure from the Prime Minister and alleged discrepancies in the electoral rolls. The Congress Working Committee discussed the matter and outlined demands for transparency in the electoral process.…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

CWC meets on SIR row, to prepare roadmap for ramping up pressure on CEC, govt

Top Congress leaders are preparing to confront Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding alleged irregularities in the Election Commission. The Congress Working Committee is prioritizing this issue, which impacts the democratic framework of the country. Former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are participating in these discussions to formulate…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

SC-ST MPs of Congress decide to petition president on 'purification' row

Thirty-two SC-ST Congress MPs will submit a memorandum to President Murmu. They are protesting a purification ceremony held in Haldwani after a rally. This incident is seen as an assault on constitutional values and dignity. The MPs plan to form a parliamentary forum to address such issues. They will meet…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Carrying out purification at Haldwani rally site was an act of 'untouchability': Mallikarjun Kharge

Kharge questioned Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah's silence on the issue. He urged people to support Rahul Gandhi's fight for Dalits and women.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Direct Uttarakhand CM to ensure FIR against those involved in 'purification' incident: Kharge to Nadda

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has urged JP Nadda for action regarding a purification ritual. This ritual allegedly occurred after a public meeting addressed by Kharge in Haldwani. Kharge noted that no First Information Report has been registered against the involved individuals and organisations. He stated the issue affects the sentiments…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

SIR aimed at helping BJP win polls, SC must stop bulk deletions: Kapil Sibal

Kapil Sibal alleges the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision manipulates voter lists. He claims this exercise aims to help the BJP win upcoming elections. BJP agents reportedly target minority voters for bulk deletions in Jharkhand. Congress leaders also criticized the Election Commission, calling it the "Vote Chori Aayog".

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Kharge dismisses Modi's GDP video as 'PR on economy', flags rise in prices, joblessness

Criticising PM Modi's economic claims, Kharge said common people face unemployment, price rise and inequality. He highlighted unemployment at a fifty-year high and rising inflation, and alleged rampant crony capitalism and wealth transfer to the rich. Modi, in a view, had praised the country's 7.8 per cent GDP growth rate.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

FIR against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Haldwani ‘purification’ ritual

An FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani. This action follows a complaint alleging casteist remarks made by the Congress leader. The complaint claims Gandhi gave a casteist spin to a religious ritual. Various laws, including the SC/ST Act, have been invoked against him. The FIR stems from…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

"Direct assault on dignity of every Dalit citizen": Shashi Tharoor slams "BJP's ideology" amid chaos over Haldwani 'shuddhikaran' row

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned a recent purification ritual as untouchability. He stated the act was unconstitutional and unacceptable under law. Rahul Gandhi also criticized the BJP and RSS for practicing untouchability openly. The controversy arose after a Congress rally in Haldwani on August 8. Kharge demanded strict legal action…

The Economic Times · Aug 29