Karnataka Minister for Electronics Priyank Kharge on Tuesday criticised the India-USA trade deal by drawing a comparison with the Goods and Services Tax (GST). He noted that while Washington has reduced tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent.
When Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rose to speak in Parliament on Monday, there was a huge uproar from treasury benches over his remarks aimed at targeting the Modi government and the Lok Sabha proceedings saw repeated adjournments.
Speaking to ANI on the Kerala elections, Tharoor said, "I think it's absolutely indispensable that there should be a change of government. The Left has been ruling for 10 years now, and they just proposed a budget a couple of days ago, which was completely based on funds they don't have,
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders hailed it as a bold blueprint for a "Viksit Bharat 2047," promising self-reliance, infrastructure growth, and new avenues for youth employment, the Opposition slammed it as a "missed opportunity," accusing the government of sidelin
Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, pointing to a sharp drop in funding for the Chabahar port as a sign of India's shifting strategic priorities under international pressure.
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday criticised the proposals, alleging that they fail to address key economic challenges facing the country and offer no relief to vulnerable sections.
Kharge also expressed disappointment over the lack of support for farmers, stating that they still await meaningful welfare support or an income security plan. He alleged that the inequality has surpassed levels seen under the British Raj, but the Budget does not mention it or provide any
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday criticised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, asserting that its own "legacy" has left the economy in an "unprecedented mess," and questioned whether the upcoming budget would deliver concrete
In a post on X, Kharge said the Survey's suggestions, including a possible ministerial veto on disclosures and shielding service records, transfers and staff reports of bureaucrats, reflected the government's intent to dilute public accountability. "The Economic Survey has called for 're-
He emphasised unity, focusing on the upcoming Kerala elections, and said he plans to campaign extensively across 140 constituencies. He added that reports of rifts within the party were "exaggerated" and said "all is good" after a meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lea
Taking to X Kharge wrote, "The Vaishnava is the one who is called truly Vaishnava. Who feels the pain of others, Who helps those in suffering, And whose mind never harbours pride." He added that the hatred which separated the nation from Bapu could only be countered only by Gandhi's path.