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Topic: Mallikarjun Kharge

‘Voters considering change as absolute power corrupts absolutely’ — Kharge on Modi’s ‘400 paar’

Congress chief says Modi has created a narrative that there is no unity in INDIA. Adds same situation was there in 2004 with India Shining & Vajpayee did not return.

New-look UCC, J&K statehood, immediate removal of Manipur govt — 15 key points in Congress manifesto

Plagued with defections, party promises to make desertion an automatic disqualification of membership, revive and investigate cases against all corruption accused who joined BJP.

New book captures maps Bharat Jodo Yatra and captures aspirations of those who participated

Published by Harper Collins India, ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra: Reclaiming India’s Soul' edited by Pushparaj Deshpande and Ruchira Chaturvedi was released on 29 March on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

AAP continues protest against arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal, ‘resolve to not celebrate Holi’

AAP leader Atishi says they'll not play Holi, appeals to countrymen to join them in 'fight against cruelty & evil'. Kejriwal was arrested in connection with Delhi Excise Policy case.

Congress fields Kharge’s son-in-law from Kalaburagi, gives tickets to children of Karnataka ministers

Radhakrishna Doddamani is often seen as Kharge's 'backbone' in Kalaburagi. Congress's list of candidates for 24 of 28 seats includes 5 state ministers' children, even 'reluctant' ones.

Caste census demand disrespecting Indira, Rajiv’s legacy? Anand Sharma questions Congress’ poll plank

Former Union minister had skipped CWC meeting Tuesday. Since Congress never engaged nor endorsed identity politics, it is detrimental to democracy, he writes to Kharge.

Chidambaram-led manifesto panel skips OPS, Priyanka & other Congress leaders want it as poll promise

Updated draft of Congress manifesto is with Mallikarjun Kharge for approval. Some functionaries like Praveen Chakravarty have earlier questioned scheme’s effectiveness in poll battles.

When Mallikarjun Kharge did his magic to stop my transfer from labour ministry—Anil Swarup

In 'Encounters With Politicians', Anil Swarup writes how Mallikarjun Kharge, a visionary leader par excellence, had led the effort to make Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana a success.

Will ‘scrap Agnipath if voted to power,’ says Congress calling the scheme ‘gross injustice’

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to President Droupadi Murmu Monday saying the Agnipath military recruitment scheme has put future id nearly 2 lakh youngers in uncertainty.

Interim relief for Congress from tax tribunal after party claims bank accounts ‘frozen by I-T dept’

Earlier Friday, Congress leader Ajay Maken claimed I-T dept had served recovery notice of Rs 210 cr & frozen party's accounts, making it difficult to pay staff salaries & electricity bills.

On Camera

How a fading Benares dynasty commissioned North India’s greatest Ramayana paintings

In an India that was post-Mughal but pre-British Raj, diplomacy, popular religion, and a constellation of genius painters created the most spectacular Ramayana adaptation ever.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.