Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday strongly criticised the government’s handling of a student protest in New Delhi, questioning why young people demanding action over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak were met with police force. Kharge raised the issue during the opening day of the Monsoon Session...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed a sharp political confrontation on Monday as opposition parties criticised the Union government over a student protest in Delhi, with senior leaders accusing the administration of failing to address concerns surrounding education, examinations and the future of young people. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched...
The Congress party has postponed its anticipated organisational reshuffle after party president Mallikarjun Kharge was unable to attend a crucial leadership meeting, delaying key decisions regarding appointments and structural changes within the organisation. The development has temporarily put on hold a series of expected announcements aimed at strengthening the party’s leadership ahead of upcoming political...
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has formally taken oath as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha following his re-election to the Upper House of India’s Parliament. The oath-taking ceremony marked his continued presence in one of the country’s most significant legislative bodies, reinforcing his longstanding role in national politics and parliamentary affairs. Kharge,...
Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a sharp attack on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of failing to safeguard the interests of students and alleging that repeated irregularities in the education sector have severely damaged the future prospects of young aspirants across the country. The criticism came...
The Congress party launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the ruling party of concentrating its efforts on attracting leaders from rival political organisations while ordinary Indians continue to grapple with inflation, unemployment, and the increasing cost of essential goods. The criticism came amid ongoing political developments in several states, where...
A political controversy has emerged over the delayed release and handling of data from the sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), with opposition leaders raising concerns about transparency and accountability while the government has strongly defended its approach. The dispute has brought the spotlight back on one of India’s most important public...
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sharp attack on the central government over the recent rise in fuel prices, alleging that ordinary citizens are being unfairly burdened while select corporate interests continue to receive preferential treatment. Addressing the issue in a strongly worded statement, Kharge accused the government of “robbing common people” through repeated...
Patna: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a strong attack on the BJP, accusing the party of “mentally retiring” Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and labeling him a “liability.” Speaking ahead of the 2025 assembly elections, Kharge described the upcoming polls as a turning point against the Modi government’s “corrupt rule” at the Centre....
New Delhi: Opposition leaders slammed the Narendra Modi government after US President Donald Trump announced a sharp hike in H-1B visa fees to USD 100,000 annually, a move expected to significantly impact Indian professionals in the United States. The fee hike, effective September 21, applies to both new and existing H-1B visa holders. Rahul Gandhi,...