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Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge is a member of the Indian National Congress in the 16th Lok Sabha. Prior to this, he was the Minister of Railways and Minister of Labour and Employment. Since 2009, he has been a Member of Parliament for Gulbarga, Karnataka. Also, he is a prominent face in the Karnataka politics and was the Leader of the Opposition in the state’s Legislative Assembly prior to contesting the 2014 General Elections.

Kharge boasts of winning elections for 10 consecutive times in the Assembly elections. He is also considered as a competent leader with a clean public image and good knowledge of politics, legislation and administration.

Kharge has been nominated as the leader of the congress party in Lok Sabha against the NDA government

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Can mallikarjun kharge emerge as Karnataka CM face amid tussle for the top post?

TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 23:21 (IST)

mallikarjun kharge has dismissed immediate changes to Karnataka's chief ministership, despite his name surfacing as a potential consensus pick. His extensive experience and neutral stance make him a strong candidate to bridge the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar divide. His elevation could also mark Karnataka's first Dalit CM, offering symbolic and electoral advantages.

Fake letter case: Police question Sudhakaran’s nephew

TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 00:34 (IST)

Kharge has put full stop to chief minister change question: Parameshwara

TNN / May 01, 2026, 22:09 (IST)

'Doesn't differentiate between terrorists and terror to terrorists': VP Radhakrishnan slams Kharge over remark on PM Modi

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 22, 2026, 14:29 (IST)

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan criticized Congress chief mallikarjun kharge's "terrorist" remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting Kharge struggles to differentiate between concepts. This follows Kharge's controversial statement during the Tamil Nadu election campaign. A BJP delegation has urged the Election Commission to take strict action against Kharge, demanding an apology.

DMK alliance will win over 200 seats: Tamil Nadu Congress chief

TNN / May 03, 2026, 03:22 (IST)

Congress camps ‘flex’ muscle as Kerala CM race spills onto streets

TNN / May 08, 2026, 04:04 (IST)

Siddaramaiah will continue as chief minister for now, says Kharge

TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 23:06 (IST)

Revanth hails Cong victory in Kerala

May 05, 2026, 01:06 (IST)

BJP stole Bengal, Assam polls with EC's help, claims Rahul Gandhi

TNN / May 05, 2026, 04:24 (IST)

Rangasamy resigns as Pondy chief minister, will swear in again soon

May 08, 2026, 04:26 (IST)

Congress power play peaks in Kerala, CM pick by Sunday

TNN / May 07, 2026, 02:06 (IST)

Kharge eyeing chief minister’s post: BYV

May 02, 2026, 23:52 (IST)

'Smacks of ulterior motives': Congress to EC on notice to mallikarjun kharge over terrorist remark

Apr 23, 2026, 23:22 (IST)

The Congress has submitted a preliminary response to the Election Commission's notice concerning party president mallikarjun kharge's "terrorist" remark. The party alleges the notice, citing discrepancies and a rushed deadline, indicates ulterior motives and a lack of due diligence. They have requested a week to provide a detailed reply and seek an audience with the EC.

High command call on cabinet reshuffle may define Siddaramaiah’s future

Apr 28, 2026, 22:22 (IST)

‘Most Congress functionaries in favour of supporting TVK’

May 06, 2026, 05:02 (IST)

Assemby election results: 3-way tussle within Congress for Kerala CM post

TNN / May 06, 2026, 02:36 (IST)

'Sonia Gandhi takes our decisions': Kharge on speculations over change of CM in Karnataka

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 30, 2026, 13:51 (IST)

Congress chief mallikarjun kharge downplayed the Karnataka chief ministerial tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, stating the party will resolve the "confusion soon." This comes amid speculation fueled by a reported power-sharing agreement and a statement from Home Minister G Parameshwara suggesting Kharge could be a suitable CM.

'VCK didn’t work hard, but Vijay can’t beat DMK front': Thol Thirumavalavan on Tamil Nadu poll dynamics

TNN / May 03, 2026, 03:27 (IST)

VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan dismissed actor Vijay's chances of winning the Tamil Nadu assembly election, stating he lacks the capability to dethrone the DMK. He also noted that Vijay's party may have split anti-DMK votes, ultimately benefiting the DMK. Meanwhile, TN Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai expressed confidence in the DMK-led alliance securing over 200 seats.

‘Public will punish Congress’: BJP delegation meets EC over Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 22, 2026, 12:33 (IST)

The BJP lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress chief mallikarjun kharge for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist." Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that such language is unprecedented and demanded strict action and an apology from Kharge and the Congress party.

Kerala CM race spills onto streets as VD Satheesan and KC Venugopal camps stage protests, flex-board war intensifies

TNN / May 08, 2026, 04:51 (IST)

Rival camps within the Congress are intensifying public demonstrations and flex-board wars over the next chief minister, despite the UDF's electoral victory. AICC observers are holding consultations, with the legislature party authorizing party president mallikarjun kharge to make the final decision, expected by Sunday.