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.
He accused senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Jairam Ramesh and Rahul Gandhi, of undermining the agreement by terming it "hugely hyped." The spokesperson claimed that the party's attempt is a "treason against India's prestige."
Speaking to ANI, Tharoor said, "I see it in a positive way that one has an opportunity to discuss all issues very cordially and constructively in the spirit of camaraderie, and that's something very important in a party. We are all colleagues working together. These are my two leaders--th
The Rouse Avenue court issued notice to Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge in a revision against the rejection of a complaint against him. Tis Hazari court had rejected a complaint alleging hate speech by Kharge in an election rally in Karnataka in April 2023.
This comes after Tharoor skipped an important All India Congress Committee (AICC) meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls.