The Latest Breaking News from Mallikarjun Kharge

Ajay Maken appointed new treasurer of Congress, replaces Pawan Kumar Bansal

Congress appoints Ajay Maken as new treasurer, replacing Pawan Kumar Bansal. Maken, a close confidant of Rahul Gandhi, thanked Cong leadership for the new role. He promised to work with diligence, honesty and dedication as custodian of contributions.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

BJP's 'fake nationalism' visible yet again: Kharge on new disability pension rules for armed forces

Congress chief Kharge slams BJP for new disability pension rules for armed forces personnel, alleging "fake nationalism" & "habitual offender" in working against welfare of jawans, ex-servicemen & veterans. Cites Agnipath Scheme, OROP-2 & withdrawal of "Non-Functional Utility" as proof.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

BRS leaders, including MLA and former MLA, join Congress

Leaders of Bharat Rashtra Samiti join Congress in presence of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge. Offering Congress scarf, Kharge assured their services will be utilised in elections. Ex-MLA Vemula Veeresham, Kumbham Anil Kumar Reddy & Malkajgiri MLA Mynampalli Hanmanth Rao joined. Rao resigned after 'abusing' Finance Minister T. Harish Rao. Veeresham…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

No justification for delay in implementing Women’s Quota Bill: Rahul Gandhi

“Reservation for women can be implemented in the Parliament and State Assemblies today itself, but the BJP government wants to postpone it for 10 years,” Mr. Gandhi said.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Siddaramaiah politicising drought issue, alleges Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was unnecessarily politicising the issue of drought relief to cover up failures of his government.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Then president Kovind not invited for foundation laying of new Parliament building as he is 'untouchable': Kharge

Mallikarjun Kharge said President Droupadi Murmu was not invited for the inauguration of the new Parliament building while many others, including actors, were invited

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Rajasthan Assembly Polls: Rahul Gandhi targets Narendra Modi; Asks why is Prime Minister afraid of caste census

Talking about the recently passed Women's Reservation Bill in the Parliament, Rahul Gandhi said that the BJP wants Women’s Reservation to be implemented in 10 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 23, 2023

Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress in Lok Sabha debate on women’s reservation Bill

Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress in Lok Sabha debate on women's reservation Bill. Bill passed in Rajya Sabha in 2010 but lapsed due to lack of consensus among parties. Kharge flags issue in Rajya Sabha, some regional parties oppose Bill due to lack of quota for OBC women.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

PM using Women’s Reservation Bill to grab airtime: Congress

Congress chief Kharge’s stance is politically significant as some regional parties, who are part of the INDIA, opposed the Women’s Reservation Bill on the ground that it lacked a quota within a quota.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

As Parliament moves to new premises, PM calls for a fresh chapter free of bitter partisanship

PM Modi called on MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter. He asserted that whatever they are going to do in the new complex should be an inspiration for every citizen of the country.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023