'We are not in kindergarten, not angry with anyone in Congress', says Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor's recent tour to Malabar seems to have rattled a significant section of Congress in Kerala with a few of them sensing an "agenda" behind his move.
Nov 27, 2022, 16:55 PM ISTMallikarjun Kharge took over as the President
Today Mallikarjun Kharge formally took over the reins of Congress. During this, Sonia Gandhi while addressing the program congratulated Kharge and said that Kharge has become the President on the basis of his dedication and hard work.
Oct 26, 2022, 13:52 PM ISTCongress Election : Sonia Gandhi congratulates Mallikarjun Kharge
Today Mallikarjun Kharge formally took over the reins of Congress. During this, Sonia Gandhi while addressing the program congratulated Kharge and said that Kharge has become the President on the basis of his dedication and hard work.
Oct 26, 2022, 12:58 PM IST'Feeling relieved', says Sonia Gandhi as Kharge formally takes over as Congress president
"I am confident Congress will be inspired and strengthened by Mallikarjun Kharge's leadership," outgoing party president Sonia Gandhi said.
Oct 26, 2022, 12:10 PM ISTFrom being MLA for nine times in a row to becoming Congress president, a look at Mallikarjun Kharge's political career
Mallikarjun Kharge, who defeated Shashi Tharoor in the Congress Presidential polls, is the second AICC President from Karnataka and also the second Dalit leader to hold the post.
Oct 19, 2022, 17:26 PM ISTMallikarjun Kharge to hold first press conference as Congress’s National President at 4 PM today
In a close fight between Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor, Kharge has been elected the Congress president in the presidential polls, the sixth in the party's 137-year-old history.
Oct 19, 2022, 15:45 PM IST'Be grateful you weren't locked in bathroom': BJP tells Tharoor after he flags 'serious irregularities' in Congress presidential polls
BJP's remarks came after the campaign team of Shashi Tharoor, who conceded defeat to Mallikarjun Kharge in the Congress presidential election, flagged "extremely serious irregularities" in the conduct of the election.
Oct 19, 2022, 15:37 PM ISTIN PICS: Congress stalwarts vote in Kharge vs Tharoor battle to pick new president
The overall voter turnout in the Congress presidential polls was about 96 per cent and in small states, it was nearly 100 per cent, party's central election authority chairman said after voting ended in the Mallikarjun Kharge versus Shashi Tharoor contest.
Oct 17, 2022, 17:55 PM ISTCongress Presidential Election: Was waiting for a long time for this day, says Sonia Gandhi
These Congress presidential polls are significant as the new president -- either Mallikarjun Kharge or Shashi Tharoor -- would replace Sonia Gandhi, the longest-serving party chief.
Oct 17, 2022, 15:47 PM ISTYou can't miss Shashi Tharoor's 'netagiri' jibe at Kharge camp ahead of Congress President polls
The senior Congress leader slammed at party leaders who were "indulging in 'netagiri' and telling party workers" that they know whom Sonia Gandhi "wants" elected. For those having any "fear or doubt" in their mind, Tharoor said, the party has made it clear that it will be a secret ballot.
Oct 16, 2022, 21:57 PM ISTCongress needs a ‘safe pair of hands’: Manish Tewari on Mallikarjun Kharge ahead of presidential polls
"I believe that in this situation, the Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge. He is a composed personality. Kharge has spent several years and has grown from the lowest posts in the party. Congress needs stability which I feel Kharge can provide," Tewari said.
Oct 14, 2022, 06:45 AM ISTWas asked to contest Congress presidential polls 18 hours before I filed papers: Mallikarjun Kharge
"When I questioned why am I being asked to throw my hat in the ring, I learnt that Rahul Gandhi does not want any member from his family to occupy the top party post," Mallikarjun Kharge said.
Oct 11, 2022, 18:09 PM IST‘BJP is scared of Rahul Gandhi`s rising popularity due to Bharat Jodo Yatra,’ says Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge
Earlier today, Kharge had said that he is fighting the Congress Presidential polls because the condition in the country is very "bad" and he wants to "fight" them."I want to fight because the condition in the country is bad.
Oct 09, 2022, 22:53 PM ISTKarti Chidambaram pitches Shashi Tharoor for Congress chief, says party ‘needs urgent reformist thinking’
Karti Chidambaram also asserted that business as usual will not help Congress and there is an urgent need for reformist thinking in the party.
Oct 08, 2022, 19:03 PM ISTShashi Tharoor dismisses talk of withdrawing from Congress prez poll race, says 'it's a fight to the finish'
"There are rumours going around attributed to sources in Delhi that I am withdrawing (from the polls) today. Let me assure you, I don't withdraw from a challenge, never have all my life, never will," Tharoor said.
Oct 08, 2022, 15:38 PM ISTTharoor 'open' to public debate between Congress president poll candidates; Kharge responds
Shashi Tharoor said holding a public debate between the candidates for the Congress president's post would evoke "people's interest" in the party.
Oct 03, 2022, 07:48 AM ISTCongress Presidential Polls: Shashi Tharoor collects nomination form, likely to file by month-end
Shashi Tharoor’s nomination form for AICC polls is likely to be filed on September 30, the last day of the nomination process. Ashok Gehlot has also announced his candidature after proper discussion with Sonia Gandhi
Sep 24, 2022, 16:22 PM IST‘Congress is democracy-mukt, pariwar-yukt’: BJP's dig at Congress presidential poll
BJP leader took a dig at Congress Presidential elections and said that the candidates are taking permission from the Gandhi family before contesting in elections
Sep 21, 2022, 15:42 PM ISTCongress presidential poll: Will SHASHI THAROOR meet the same FATE as Jitendra Prasada?
Shashi Tharoor Vs Ashok Gehlot: Shashi Tharoor's move to contest Congress president polls has irked a section of party leaders. Kerala Congress leaders are not happy with his move Tharoor will most probably face Ashok Gehlot who appears to have emerged as the top choice for the post.
Sep 20, 2022, 15:49 PM IST