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,...
A heart-warming video featuring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has gone viral after he gifted a stray puppy to party president Mallikarjun Kharge’s granddaughter on her birthday. The clip, shared by the Congress party on September 8, shows Gandhi arriving at Kharge’s residence with a large gift box. Inside was a smaller crate containing the puppy,...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made headlines today with what he described as an “uncommon handshake” with BJP MP and former Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy after the latter won a key post in the Constitution Club of India. Speaking to the media in Parliament ahead of a turbulent day dominated by Opposition protests over voter...
The Opposition’s INDIA bloc has unanimously chosen former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Tuesday. Reddy is set to file his nomination on August 21. In his first statement after the nomination, Reddy emphasized the constitutional importance of the role,...
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for praising the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his Independence Day speech. Speaking at the ‘Voter Adhikar Rally’ in Sasaram, Bihar, Kharge accused the RSS of being against India’s freedom struggle and questioned its contribution during the independence movement....