Mallikarjun Kharge
IndiapoliticianMaleb. 19426.0Global 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 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· 2026-01-25
AICC 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
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is expected to address the rally at Ramlila Maidan.
'Real agenda clear': BJP alleges 'Congress wants to eliminate PM Modi'; flags ‘abusive language’ at ‘vote theft’ rally | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-14
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP for alleged vote theft during a rally.
'Our fight is against RSS, BJP; against gaddars indulging in vote chori': Kharge at Congress rally | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-14
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge remembered Patil as a statesman of great dignity who served the nation with distinction.
Former Union home minister Shivraj Patil passes away at 90 | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-12
Mallikarjun Kharge targeted the Modi govt as 'anti-labour, anti-worker, pro-cronies'.
‘Anti-labour, pro-crony’ codes pose threat to job security: Kharge | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-04
Mallikarjun Kharge is the president of the Congress party and is seen as a potential mediator in the ongoing leadership tussle.
Karnataka CM tussle: Two breakfasts later, Sidda–DKS standoff persists — why it’s a Catch-22 situation for Congress high command | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-03
Mallikarjun Kharge jabbed the govt by saying, 'Vande Mataram comes from us not from them'.
Parliament truce: Govt agrees to SIR debate on Dec 9; Rijiju blames oppn for logjam | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-03
Mallikarjun Kharge responded to Kiren Rijiju, insisting that the House should start discussion on SIR.
No more adjournments? Govt agrees to opposition's demands; Lok Sabha to discuss electoral reforms next week | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-02
Mallikarjun Kharge is the Congress president who accused the government of trying to strangulate the voice of the people.
'Chor ki daadhi mein tinka': BJP defends Sanchar Saathi app; attacks Congress over privacy row | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-02Siddaramaiah stated that they would accept the decisions taken by the high command, particularly Mallikarjun Kharge.
'If high-command calls ...': D K Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah show united front amid power tussle; inside breakfast meet 2.0 | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-02