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The Election Commission of India announced Rajya Sabha polls for 26 seats on June 18. The NDA is projected to lose one seat, while the Congress-led opposition may gain three seats across multiple states following biennial elections and bypolls
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The Election Commission of India announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on June 18 following retirements of leaders including H. D. Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge and Digvijaya Singh
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Indian National Congress criticised the Centre over the second fuel-price hike in a week, warning of rising inflation and economic distress. Congress leaders accused the Modi government of failing to safeguard India’s energy security and demanded a concrete fuel pricing action plan
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Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led Centre over the recent fuel price hike, alleging the government delayed increasing petrol and diesel rates until after elections to avoid electoral damage while worsening inflation and burdening the poor
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The absence of Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay from Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s swearing-in ceremony sparked political debate, with observers questioning the missed symbolic gesture despite Congress leaders and allied state chief ministers attending the high-profile event in Thiruvananthapuram
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Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi congratulated Chief Minister V D Satheesan after the Congress-led UDF government assumed office in Kerala, expressing confidence in progress, inclusive governance, and development while urging the new administration to begin work immediately
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend Kerala chief minister-designate V D Satheesan’s swearing-in ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. Chief ministers of Congress-ruled states are also expected to attend the event at Central Stadium
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The Congress attacked the Modi government over the NEET-UG cancellation row, calling it “Mrit Kaal” for students and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. It alleged systemic failures, paper leaks, and rising student distress while criticising the government’s handling of examinations
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Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP government of turning NEET-UG 2026 into an “auction” amid alleged paper leak reports, while Congress leaders slammed recurring exam irregularities. The NTA defended the examination process, saying strict security measures were implemented and investigations are ongoing
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
