Mallikarjun Kharge
Rajya Sabha Drama: Kharge's Remarks on Dhankhar's Exit Spark BJP Backlash in Parliament
Dec 01, 2025 05:54 pm CST
In a tense parliamentary exchange, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed new Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan while expressing regret over former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation. Kharge reminded Radhakrishnan of his Congress roots and urged impartiality, prompting strong rebuttals from BJP's Kiren Rijiju who criticized the Opposition's past treatment of Dhankhar. This confrontation highlights ongoing tensions between government and opposition in India's upper house of Parliament.
Mallikarjun Kharge Accuses PM Modi of Theatrical Politics While Ignoring Critical Parliamentary Issues
Dec 01, 2025 03:55 pm CST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for engaging in political theatrics instead of addressing substantive issues at the Winter Session of Parliament. Kharge alleged that the government has consistently undermined parliamentary procedures for 11 years, citing examples of hastily passed legislation and Modi's silence on critical national concerns like the Manipur crisis until pressured by opposition actions.
Is Shashi Tharoor's Relationship with Congress Reaching a Breaking Point? MP Misses Key Party Meetings
Dec 01, 2025 03:01 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has missed two crucial party meetings amid growing tension with leadership, fueling speculation about his political future ahead of Kerala's Assembly elections. His divergent positions on government actions and praise for PM Modi have widened the rift with party officials, marking a significant deterioration in his 10+ year relationship with Congress.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Denies Rift with CM Siddaramaiah: "We Are Working Together"
Nov 30, 2025 03:56 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has publicly denied any differences with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, emphasizing unity within Congress despite ongoing speculation about a leadership change. The two leaders recently held a breakfast meeting to project solidarity, while opposition parties dismissed it as a facade. Both leaders have stated they will follow whatever decision the Congress high command makes regarding Karnataka's leadership.
Siddaramaiah's Son Dismisses Karnataka CM Change Rumors: "No War, No Conflict"
Nov 29, 2025 02:47 am CST
Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress MLC, has firmly denied rumors of leadership conflict between his father and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. He clarified that discussions about changing the Chief Minister are only happening in media circles, not within the party, and emphasized that only the Congress high command has authority to make leadership decisions.
Power Struggle in Karnataka: Shivakumar Invokes Sonia Gandhi's Sacrifice Amid Leadership Crisis
Nov 28, 2025 09:41 pm CST
The ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has intensified, with Shivakumar strategically referencing Sonia Gandhi's historical sacrifice of power. This leadership crisis stems from an alleged 2.5-year power-sharing agreement that Siddaramaiah appears reluctant to honor, while the BJP prepares to exploit the Congress party's internal divisions with a planned no-confidence motion.
Karnataka Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah Holds Position as DK Shivakumar Awaits His Turn
Nov 28, 2025 02:18 pm CST
The ongoing leadership dispute between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has reached a critical point, threatening Congress party stability. While Siddaramaiah maintains strong support from OBC communities and over 100 MLAs, Shivakumar continues pressing his claim based on alleged power-sharing agreements. With BJP planning a no-confidence motion and Congress leadership urging resolution before December's Assembly session, the ruling party must quickly settle this conflict to prevent potential government collapse in one of its few remaining strongholds.
Karnataka Political Crisis: BJP Predicts Congress Split as Siddaramaiah-DKS Power Struggle Intensifies
Nov 28, 2025 12:45 am CST
The Karnataka Congress faces potential internal division as the power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reaches a critical point. BJP state chief BY Vijayendra predicts a party split following the passing of an alleged midterm leadership transfer agreement, with supporters of both leaders mobilizing to secure their preferred outcome as Congress leadership attempts to resolve the growing crisis.
Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar Clash Over Rotational Chief Minister Promise
Nov 27, 2025 10:24 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape is witnessing growing tensions as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar exchange pointed remarks over an alleged rotational leadership agreement. With the government reaching its 2.5-year mark, Shivakumar's "word power is world power" comment has triggered a public dispute about promises made during government formation in 2023, forcing Congress high command to potentially intervene.
Karnataka Congress Power Struggle: How Rahul Gandhi Holds the Key to Resolving Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Tussle
Nov 27, 2025 05:23 pm CST
The article examines the complex political dynamics within Karnataka's Congress party, focusing on the power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. It analyzes the demands of both leaders, the role of other influential figures like Mallikarjun Kharge, and explains why Rahul Gandhi has become central to resolving this leadership challenge while navigating delicate caste equations that could impact the party's future in Karnataka.