Priyank Kharge
IndiapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Priyank Kharge is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress. He has served as a minister in the Karnataka state government and is known for his focus on youth and development issues. His criticisms of the central government have often aligned with broader party strategies.
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Supporters of Priyank Kharge have organised rallies, demonstrations and public campaigns demanding prominent roles in the new government.
G Parameshwara set to be Karnataka deputy CM as Congress finalises DK Shivakumar cabinet: Sources | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2026-06-02
Siddaramaiah mentioned that senior Congress leaders KJ George, Priyank Kharge, and MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah were present during the interaction.
After breakfast diplomacy, Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar meet over lunch in Delhi | India NewsIndia· 2026-05-29
Priyank Kharge was mentioned as a senior minister attending the breakfast meeting.
Siddaramaiah: Karnataka CM likely to step down; DKS, Siddaramaiah bonhomie: What happened at key breakfast meeting | India NewsIndia· 2026-05-28
Priyank Kharge sought to downplay the controversy regarding the legislators' overseas trip.
‘Nothing is secret’: DK Shivakumar says decision on CM already taken amid Karnataka leadership buzz | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2026-02-18
Minister Priyank Kharge recently said that everyone knew there was a discussion among top leaders.
Karnataka crisis: Is word the way forward? | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-11-28
Priyank Kharge, a Karnataka minister, discussed the power tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar.
'It is our temple': Karnataka CM tussle shifts to Delhi; DKS ready to meet high command with Siddaramaiah | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-28
Priyank Kharge met Shivakumar at his Bengaluru residence on Friday morning.
Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Power-sharing tussle rages in Karnataka Congress; top developments | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-11-28
Priyank Kharge held discussions with Rahul Gandhi about the leadership change in Karnataka.
Siddaramaiah vs DKS: Rift, 'secret deal' and an admission - what's happening in Karnataka? | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-26
IT minister Priyank Kharge referenced Shubhanshu Shukla's remark about traffic during his address.
‘Reaching Bengaluru from space is easier’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s quip on city’s traffic goes viral | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-11-21
Priyank Kharge is the Kalaburagi district minister who raised concerns about the voter deletions.
Over 6,000 voters deleted for Rs 80 each in Aland: Karnataka SIT | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-23
IT Minister Priyank Kharge expressed surprise at Sudha Murty's statements and criticized her decision.
Murthy & wife opt out of caste survey, DKS says personal choice | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-10-16
Priyank Kharge is the information technology and biotechnology minister who announced new rules to regulate RSS activities in public places.
Karnataka vs RSS: Cabinet approves new rules; no activities allowed in public places without permission | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-16
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge responded to the criticism by suggesting the visitor may have seen only a limited perspective of the city.
'Why are roads so bad?': Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw slams Bengaluru infra again; ministers fume | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-10-14
Priyank Kharge tweeted about his father's health and the planned procedure.
Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalised: Son says planned pacemaker implant procedure; 83-year-old leader stable | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-01
Priyank Kharge is a Karnataka minister who clarified that there was no discontentment regarding the leadership.
'Clearly no': Cong's straight reply on CM-change reports; Siddaramaiah to stay at top post | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-01IT&BT minister Priyank Kharge expressed concerns about the proposed law on fake news.
Karnataka IT dept, stakeholders in dark over fake news bill | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-23
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge said the Union government has taken a 'U-turn' and granted him permission for an official visit to the United States.
'Because matter became public?': Priyank Kharge gets nod for US visit; says Centre took 'U-turn' | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-21
Priyank Kharge was mentioned alongside other Congress leaders in the context of criticism from the BJP.
Congress leader Ajay Rai's 'toy Rafale jet' jibe amplified by Pakistani media, draws BJP's ire | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-05
