Mallikarjun Kharge
IndiapoliticianMaleb. 19425.9Global Dominance: 0.02%Mallikarjun Kharge is an Indian politician and the current president of the Indian National Congress party. He has had a long and distinguished career in Indian politics, serving in various capacities including as a Member of Parliament and as the Minister for Railways. Kharge has been a vocal critic of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has often addressed issues relating to governance and social justice. His recent comments regarding the resignation of former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh highlight his concern for the ongoing ethnic violence in the state and his demand for accountability from the central government.
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Mallikarjun Kharge is the Congress party president who will decide the chief ministerial candidate after the elections.
Congress: Watch: Pro-Channi sloganeering draws Congress' ire amid Punjab leadership tussle | India NewsIndia· 2026-08-01
Mallikarjun Kharge called for Shah's resignation, prompting a sharp response from Leader of the House J P Nadda.
Vande Mataram Bill clears Parliament as Kharge, Nadda lock horns in RS - key highlights | India NewsIndia· 2026-07-30
Mallikarjun Kharge, the opposition Congress party chief, described the police crackdown as one of the gravest assaults on democracy.
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement demands detained protesters be released | India
United Kingdom· 2026-07-28
The protest was joined by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
NEET protest: TVK slams govt; Rahul, Priyanka released from detention — top developments | India NewsIndia· 2026-07-22
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge joined the protest led by Rahul Gandhi.
Quote of the day by Xenophanes: 'If horses or oxen or lions had hands… horses would paint the forms of gods like horses' and a universal truth about human psychologyIndia· 2026-07-21
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge joined the demonstration led by Rahul Gandhi.
Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Time is a created thing. To say ‘I don’t have time,’ is like saying, ‘I don’t want to' and a reality check about prioritiesIndia· 2026-07-21
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge joined the protest led by Rahul Gandhi.
Warren Buffett says Bill Gates knew Gates Foundation would receive no more donations, says he 'made mistakes' over Epstein and trusts his children with his fortuneIndia· 2026-07-21
Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of Congress, participated in the protest.
মোদির বাসভবনের সামনে থেকে রাহুল, প্রিয়াঙ্কা ও অখিলেশ যাদবকে আটক
Bangladesh· 2026-07-21
Leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge met with the INDIA bloc to finalize their strategy.
'Completely un-Indian': Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi's apology over students' protest crackdown | India NewsIndia· 2026-07-21
Mallikarjun Kharge has become a sort of penfriend of his allies, but not in a way he would have liked.
RJD & CPI-ML attack Congress for saying their MLAs cross-voted | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-19
The decision emerged after a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi involving Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
G Parameshwara set to be Karnataka deputy CM as Congress finalises DK Shivakumar cabinet: Sources | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2026-06-02
Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attack on Abhishek Banerjee and demanded action against those responsible.
'You are arrogant': Mamata Banerjee heard scolding Kolkata hospital authorities | India NewsIndia· 2026-05-31
Mallikarjun Kharge strongly condemned the attack on Abhishek Banerjee, calling it unacceptable.
'Rulers have become killers': Mamata fumes over attack on nephew Abhishek Banerjee; BJP hits back | India NewsIndia· 2026-05-30
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge praised Siddaramaiah's contribution to public life.
After breakfast diplomacy, Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar meet over lunch in Delhi | India NewsIndia· 2026-05-29
Mallikarjun Kharge accused Modi of abandoning strategic and national interests by failing to protect the guests of his country.
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Vietnam· 2026-03-07
Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Modi's government for ceding diplomatic space.
New Delhi’s ‘strategic autonomy’ in doubt after U.S. sinks Iranian ship in Indian Ocean
Canada· 2026-03-06
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president, advised state functionaries to avoid differences and move forward through consensus.
‘Nothing is secret’: DK Shivakumar says decision on CM already taken amid Karnataka leadership buzz | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2026-02-18
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress party president, accused the Centre of mismanagement at the AI Summit.
Ashwini Vaishnaw: Apologises at AI Impact Summit, Sets Up War Room | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-17
Tharoor's meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge has ended what many within the Congress described as an 'awkward episode'.
How Shashi Tharoor-Congress 'Hum Saath Saath Hai' moment gives UDF a timely lift before Kerala polls | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-07
Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the proposed India–US trade deal would harm Indian farmers and damage the country’s agriculture sector.
Rahul-Bittu spat, gherao of PM’s chair, adjournments - what happened in Parliament today | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-04
Mallikarjun Kharge participated in a meeting with Shashi Tharoor and Rahul Gandhi to address party concerns and promote unity.
'All is good': Shashi Tharoor meets Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi - Inside details of nearly 2-hour meeting | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-29The meeting, held in Kharge’s chamber, lasted for over an hour.
‘We are all on same page’: Shashi Tharoor, Rahul Gandhi put up united front amid rift speculation | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-29Mallikarjun Kharge called for a probe, describing Pawar’s death as untimely and deeply shocking.
Ajit Pawar's death: Sharad Pawar rules out conspiracy over nephew's death; asks 'not to politicise' the accident | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-28
Mallikarjun Kharge was mentioned in the context of influencing the party presidential poll.
'Plan to attack my residence': After calling Rahul Gandhi 'darpok' Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad makes big claim | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-27
Mallikarjun Kharge chaired the meeting attended by key party members from Kerala.
Congress brass may meet Shashi Tharoor to settle issues | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-26Mallikarjun Kharge emerged as the winner and defeated Shashi Tharoor by a wide margin.
'Whoever Gandhi family supports will win': Ex-leader Shakeel Ahmad makes big claim on Congress presidential elections 2022 | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-25AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge met important netas of the Kerala unit for discussion on poll campaign strategy.
Upset over Rahul 'snub', Tharoor skips poll meet with Cong brass, goes for lit fest instead | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-23
Mallikarjun Kharge defended the party’s high command amid the ongoing leadership issue in Karnataka.
'Confusion at state level': Mallikarjun Kharge on Karnataka CM row; defends Cong high command | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-21Mallikarjun Kharge is mentioned as the party chief targeted by Moquim's criticisms.
'Letter drafted with BJP mindset': Why Congress should not ignore message of sacked Odisha leader Mohammed Moquim | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-19
Mallikarjun Kharge is the party's leader, whose selection was questioned by Mohammed Moquim.
The grand old party’s crisis: Why Congress partymen are parting ways | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-18
