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Uncertainty over Kerala’s next chief minister continued as the Congress delayed its decision despite holding talks with key contenders. Indian Union Muslim League expressed frustration, warning prolonged indecision could trigger political repercussions within the Congress-led UDF alliance in the state

The Indian National Congress attacked Narendra Modi over his appeal for austerity measures amid the West Asia conflict, calling it proof of economic failure. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of shifting responsibility onto citizens after years of mismanagement

The Congress high command is yet to decide Kerala’s next chief minister despite the UDF’s landslide victory. K. C. Venugopal, V. D. Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala have emerged as frontrunners amid growing factional lobbying and public speculation

After nearly three hours of deliberations at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in New Delhi, the suspense over the party’s choice for Kerala’s next Chief Minister continues.

The Congress high command, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, held final talks in New Delhi to decide Kerala’s next Chief Minister after a UDF victory. Contenders include V D Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and K C Venugopal amid internal factional pressure

Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of weakening rural employment rights after replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G. He claimed job days, beneficiaries, and income have fallen sharply, alleging the government is undermining the “right to work” for the poor

Congress observers submitted their Kerala leadership report to Mallikarjun Kharge after consulting newly-elected MLAs and MPs. Most legislators reportedly support K C Venugopal for chief minister, while public sentiment favours V D Satheesan amid ongoing deliberations

Sachin Pilot of the Indian National Congress hailed the UDF’s Kerala victory as “historic,” saying the chief ministerial decision will be taken by central leadership after consultations, as the alliance prepares to form government after a decade

Mallikarjun Kharge said there is no immediate change in Karnataka leadership, affirming Siddaramaiah will continue as CM. Amid speculation and factional claims supporting D. K. Shivakumar, Kharge stressed any decision rests with the party high command

Mallikarjun Kharge exuded confidence of Congress-led alliances securing majorities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while outperforming exit polls in Assam. He cited tough contests in Puducherry and West Bengal, alleging BJP intimidation, with results for five states due May 4

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge defended Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar’s Delhi visit, dismissing leadership speculation within Congress. He said meetings with Union ministers are routine, rejected rumours of political upheaval, and criticised BJP over “Operation Lotus” allegations and media silence

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Modi government for failing to ensure fuel and fertiliser security, alleging declining production, import mismanagement, and farmer distress. He accused the BJP of diversion tactics and cited Murli Manohar Joshi’s remarks on the “Vishwaguru” narrative

The Election Commission has issued a show cause notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for prima facie violating the Model Code of Conduct after calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist" during a press conference in Chennai. The EC clarified that Kharge must respond within 24 hours or face action.

Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Narendra Modi of “terrorising” opposition using central agencies, alleging bias in the Election Commission and attacking policies on reservation and delimitation during a Chennai press briefing alongside KC Venugopal

Opposition parties, including AAP, have decided to jointly oppose the delimitation provisions in a Constitution amendment Bill while supporting women’s reservation. Mallikarjun Kharge called the move politically motivated and accused the government of misusing the delimitation process

Top opposition leaders met at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence to discuss a joint strategy on the women’s quota law ahead of a special Parliament session, raising concerns over its linkage with delimitation and seat increase based on the 2011 Census

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said opposition parties will meet on April 15 to discuss implementation of the Women’s Reservation law, alleging the Centre is not holding proper consultations despite the legislation having wider national implications

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rushing implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging political motives. He demanded an all-party meeting on delimitation, warning lack of consultation undermines democratic consensus ahead of the special Parliament session

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge warned that the proposed delimitation exercise linked to the women's quota law could have serious consequences and said the party would work with opposition leaders to form a united strategy after detailed discussions

The BJP has lodged a complaint with Karnataka DGP M.A. Saleem demanding the arrest of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged provocative remarks during an election rally in Assam.