Mallikarjun Kharge has won twice from the Gulbarga constituency in Karnataka and faced defeat in the 2019 elections. Currently, he serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.
Kharge attacked the BJP over Hegde's comments on amending the Constitution at a press conference.
Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region BL Verma told reporters in Haridwar that the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh will soon fall.
A viral video clip purportedly showing Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge admitting to the party's role in dividing India along caste lines has sparked controversy online. However, a fact-check by India TV revealed that the video had been cropped to misrepresent Kharge's statement.
Congress has named a total of 39 candidates in its first list for Lok Sabha elections. Out of 39, 15 are from general category and 24 from SC, ST, OBC and minorities. Lok Sabha polls schedule is yet to be announced by the Election Commission of India.
In its first list, the Congress may name candidates on at least 60 seats. Lok Sabha elections are due to be held in April-May. The polling schedule has not been announced yet.
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that under the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, the Congress party has experienced repeated electoral defeats.
Sudhir Sharma is a senior leader from Dharamshala and a former Himachal Pradesh minister. He was recently disqualified as an MLA for defying a party whip.
The thrust of the manifesto is likely to be on the 5-nyay (five pillars of justice) promised by the Congress during party leader Rahul Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The party is also likely to focus on giving legal guarantees to Minimum Support Price for farmers.
Nitin Gadkari has sent a legal notice to Congress asking it to remove a distorted clip of his interview shared by its leaders on social media. The Union Minister has also demanded an apology from the Grand Old Party.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, who is the supreme commander of the armed forces, and said that the Agnipath scheme does "gross injustice" to the youths of the country and called it "discriminatory" among jawans.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge gets Z plus security cover after the threat perception report of Central Intelligence agencies. CRPF will provide him security cover: Sources.
Congress' prominent Maharashtra face Ashok Chavan is the latest to join the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, due to be held in April-May this year.
If the I.N.D.I.A alliance comes to power, it will provide legal guarantees to MSP to farmers, said Rahul Gandhi, who is currently busy with his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'. He also hinted at incorporating recommendations from the Swaminathan Committee into their election manifesto.
The statement from Congress comes as the farmers have put forth 12 demands before the central government for which have staged a protest in Delhi. The protest this time has been called by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha and Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee led by farmer union leaders.
Acharya Pramod Krishnam was expelled from Congress for "anti-party activities". Krishnam hit out at Congress and said that there should not be any compromise with "Ram and Rashtra".
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approved the proposal of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee to expel Pramod Krishnam from the party for six years with immediate effect. This comes days after he met PM Narendra Modi to extend an invitation to lay the foundation stone of Kalki Dham in Sambhal.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar pulled up Jairam Ramesh over the "misconduct" and said that he does not deserve to be in the Upper House of the Parliament.
Addressing the chamber, PM Modi acknowledged Dr. Singh's immense contribution, highlighting his enduring guidance to both the House and the nation over the years.
Lal Krishna Advani will receive Bharat Ratna award, PM Modi said - Advani ji's important contribution in the development of the country.
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