"mallikarjun-kharge"

Congress leaders paid tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to youth empowerment, technological progress, education and India’s IT transformation. Rahul Gandhi said his father’s vision of India will continue guiding him

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has resolved to intensify grassroots campaigns on issues of paper leaks and alleged "chanda chori" in Ram temple donations. It also decided that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram will be sung at party events.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over the rendition of Vande Mataram, saying the same version was sung by Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He also opposed stopping financial assistance

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi after a police complaint alleged disruption during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party headquarters, arguing that if singing the full version is deemed a crime, then similar charges should apply to Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, and Vajpayee, who also sang it.

The Congress hit back at Home Minister Amit Shah over his demand for an apology regarding Vande Mataram, accusing him of diverting attention from government failures. Jairam Ramesh also attacked Shah over his remarks on Ambedkar and the RSS

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday condemned the alleged conduct of Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during Vande Mataram’s rendition at the party headquarters. Congress rejected the BJP’s accusation, saying Sonia Gandhi was seeking a chair for Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said India’s constitutional values, democratic institutions and social harmony have faced serious challenges over the past decade. In his Independence Day message, he called for equality, dignity, justice and opportunities for youth, farmers, women and weaker sections.

Andhra Pradesh Congress leaders staged statewide protests on Friday, burning effigies of the RSS to condemn the alleged "purification" of a rally venue in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani after party chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s meeting. APCC vice president Kolanukonda Sivaji accused the BJP of silence over the incident, calling it caste discrimination, and demanded cases under the SC/ST Act.

The Congress asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to respond to reports that China has stopped Indian troops from patrolling certain areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Mallikarjun Kharge also questioned Chinese activity and India's access to patrol points

A political row erupted after a right-wing outfit reportedly conducted ‘purification’ rituals at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground, where Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally. Kharge alleged caste bias, while BJP leader J P Nadda denied party involvement and assured an inquiry

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die after passing the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, ending a stormy Monsoon Session marked by disruptions and protests. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed concern over disorder while highlighting legislative work completed during the session 

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that BJP-linked people conducted a purification ritual at a Haldwani stage after his speech, calling it an insult and demanding action under the Untouchability Act. BJP leader J P Nadda condemned the incident and ordered an investigation

The Congress Working Committee will meet on August 19 to discuss the prevailing political situation and formulate a strategy to pressure the government over student-related issues and alleged irregularities involving Ram temple donations. The panel may also review Assembly poll preparations

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Opposition remains firm on its demands amid the Parliament logjam, including a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against protesting students. He called the Jharkhand student protest a separate issue

Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition wants Amit Shah to clarify whether he ordered firing on protesting students, rejecting a general debate on education. Congress reiterated three demands—Shah's clarification, PM Modi's apology over student police action and a statement on Ram Temple donations

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon after Opposition members staged protests and demanded Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge be allowed to speak. Continuous slogan-shouting disrupted Zero Hour, prompting the Chair to suspend the House

Rajya Sabha proceedings were briefly adjourned after heated protests between NDA and Opposition MPs over allegations related to Ram Temple donations. Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue, while Kiren Rijiju demanded an apology, accusing Congress and allies of disrespecting Lord Ram 

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah explain the police action against protesting students in Parliament and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to allegations regarding Ram temple donations during an INDIA bloc meeting

The Rajya Sabha passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill amid persistent Opposition protests over the alleged police action during student demonstrations in Delhi. Members demanded the Home Minister's presence, while the Chair repeatedly asked speakers to confine their remarks to the Bill.

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day after Opposition MPs staged protests over multiple issues, including paper leaks and alleged irregularities in the Ayodhya Ram Temple land acquisition. Chairman C P Radhakrishnan criticised the disruption amid continued sloganeering