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Last Updated:<\/span>December 10, 2025, 14:38 IST<\/time><\/p>\nCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s light-hearted \u201cChanakya\u201d remark for Jairam Ramesh during a Rajya Sabha debate sparked smiles and political reactions.<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\nCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge. (Photo: PTI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nDuring the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the Rajya Sabha on 150 years of Vande Mataram. Even as he criticised the government, the session saw several unexpected light moments that drew laughter from both sides of the House.<\/span><\/p>\nWhile attacking the government over the fall of the rupee, Kharge referred to Union Home Minister Amit Shah as one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s top advisors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cYou would know, you are the main advisor and prime executive,” he remarked. Hearing this, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, seated behind Kharge, whispered \u201cChanakya”, a popular nickname often used for Shah because of his political strategy and organisational influence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nKharge repeated the word and then pointed back at Ramesh, telling the treasury benches, \u201cA Chanakya is sitting here too.” The comment prompted smiles from Amit Shah, Kiren Rijiju, Ramesh, and Digvijaya Singh.<\/span><\/p>\nBJP claims Congress rift<\/h4>\nThe BJP quickly seized on the exchange. Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said the moment exposed the Congress\u2019s \u201cinternal fight”, sharing a video clip of Kharge\u2019s gesture. Congress leaders, however, brushed off the claim, treating the moment as banter rather than discord.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge defends Congress role in Vande Mataram<\/h4>\nReturning to the main discussion, Kharge strongly defended the Congress\u2019s historical role in championing Vande Mataram. He said the party had made it a slogan of the freedom movement and had regularly sung it at its conventions. \u201cCongress started this tradition. Did you do it?” he asked the treasury benches.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge accused the Prime Minister and Home Minister of repeatedly criticising Jawaharlal Nehru without understanding the context. He referred to claims that Nehru removed parts of the song or encouraged appeasement. \u201cWhen you formed a government in Bengal with the Muslim League, where was your patriotism?” Kharge asked, urging the government to study its own history.<\/span><\/p>\nHe also reminded the House that in 1937, it was the Congress Working Committee, not Nehru alone, that unanimously resolved that only the first two stanzas of <\/span>Vande Mataram<\/span><\/i> should be sung at national events. \u201cIf you are trying to target Nehruji\u2019s image, it is impossible,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. (Photo: PTI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
During the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the Rajya Sabha on 150 years of Vande Mataram. Even as he criticised the government, the session saw several unexpected light moments that drew laughter from both sides of the House.<\/span><\/p>\nWhile attacking the government over the fall of the rupee, Kharge referred to Union Home Minister Amit Shah as one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s top advisors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cYou would know, you are the main advisor and prime executive,” he remarked. Hearing this, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, seated behind Kharge, whispered \u201cChanakya”, a popular nickname often used for Shah because of his political strategy and organisational influence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nKharge repeated the word and then pointed back at Ramesh, telling the treasury benches, \u201cA Chanakya is sitting here too.” The comment prompted smiles from Amit Shah, Kiren Rijiju, Ramesh, and Digvijaya Singh.<\/span><\/p>\nBJP claims Congress rift<\/h4>\nThe BJP quickly seized on the exchange. Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said the moment exposed the Congress\u2019s \u201cinternal fight”, sharing a video clip of Kharge\u2019s gesture. Congress leaders, however, brushed off the claim, treating the moment as banter rather than discord.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge defends Congress role in Vande Mataram<\/h4>\nReturning to the main discussion, Kharge strongly defended the Congress\u2019s historical role in championing Vande Mataram. He said the party had made it a slogan of the freedom movement and had regularly sung it at its conventions. \u201cCongress started this tradition. Did you do it?” he asked the treasury benches.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge accused the Prime Minister and Home Minister of repeatedly criticising Jawaharlal Nehru without understanding the context. He referred to claims that Nehru removed parts of the song or encouraged appeasement. \u201cWhen you formed a government in Bengal with the Muslim League, where was your patriotism?” Kharge asked, urging the government to study its own history.<\/span><\/p>\nHe also reminded the House that in 1937, it was the Congress Working Committee, not Nehru alone, that unanimously resolved that only the first two stanzas of <\/span>Vande Mataram<\/span><\/i> should be sung at national events. \u201cIf you are trying to target Nehruji\u2019s image, it is impossible,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
While attacking the government over the fall of the rupee, Kharge referred to Union Home Minister Amit Shah as one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s top advisors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cYou would know, you are the main advisor and prime executive,” he remarked. Hearing this, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, seated behind Kharge, whispered \u201cChanakya”, a popular nickname often used for Shah because of his political strategy and organisational influence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nKharge repeated the word and then pointed back at Ramesh, telling the treasury benches, \u201cA Chanakya is sitting here too.” The comment prompted smiles from Amit Shah, Kiren Rijiju, Ramesh, and Digvijaya Singh.<\/span><\/p>\nBJP claims Congress rift<\/h4>\nThe BJP quickly seized on the exchange. Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said the moment exposed the Congress\u2019s \u201cinternal fight”, sharing a video clip of Kharge\u2019s gesture. Congress leaders, however, brushed off the claim, treating the moment as banter rather than discord.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge defends Congress role in Vande Mataram<\/h4>\nReturning to the main discussion, Kharge strongly defended the Congress\u2019s historical role in championing Vande Mataram. He said the party had made it a slogan of the freedom movement and had regularly sung it at its conventions. \u201cCongress started this tradition. Did you do it?” he asked the treasury benches.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge accused the Prime Minister and Home Minister of repeatedly criticising Jawaharlal Nehru without understanding the context. He referred to claims that Nehru removed parts of the song or encouraged appeasement. \u201cWhen you formed a government in Bengal with the Muslim League, where was your patriotism?” Kharge asked, urging the government to study its own history.<\/span><\/p>\nHe also reminded the House that in 1937, it was the Congress Working Committee, not Nehru alone, that unanimously resolved that only the first two stanzas of <\/span>Vande Mataram<\/span><\/i> should be sung at national events. \u201cIf you are trying to target Nehruji\u2019s image, it is impossible,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cYou would know, you are the main advisor and prime executive,” he remarked. Hearing this, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, seated behind Kharge, whispered \u201cChanakya”, a popular nickname often used for Shah because of his political strategy and organisational influence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nKharge repeated the word and then pointed back at Ramesh, telling the treasury benches, \u201cA Chanakya is sitting here too.” The comment prompted smiles from Amit Shah, Kiren Rijiju, Ramesh, and Digvijaya Singh.<\/span><\/p>\nBJP claims Congress rift<\/h4>\nThe BJP quickly seized on the exchange. Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said the moment exposed the Congress\u2019s \u201cinternal fight”, sharing a video clip of Kharge\u2019s gesture. Congress leaders, however, brushed off the claim, treating the moment as banter rather than discord.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge defends Congress role in Vande Mataram<\/h4>\nReturning to the main discussion, Kharge strongly defended the Congress\u2019s historical role in championing Vande Mataram. He said the party had made it a slogan of the freedom movement and had regularly sung it at its conventions. \u201cCongress started this tradition. Did you do it?” he asked the treasury benches.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge accused the Prime Minister and Home Minister of repeatedly criticising Jawaharlal Nehru without understanding the context. He referred to claims that Nehru removed parts of the song or encouraged appeasement. \u201cWhen you formed a government in Bengal with the Muslim League, where was your patriotism?” Kharge asked, urging the government to study its own history.<\/span><\/p>\nHe also reminded the House that in 1937, it was the Congress Working Committee, not Nehru alone, that unanimously resolved that only the first two stanzas of <\/span>Vande Mataram<\/span><\/i> should be sung at national events. \u201cIf you are trying to target Nehruji\u2019s image, it is impossible,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Kharge repeated the word and then pointed back at Ramesh, telling the treasury benches, \u201cA Chanakya is sitting here too.” The comment prompted smiles from Amit Shah, Kiren Rijiju, Ramesh, and Digvijaya Singh.<\/span><\/p>\nBJP claims Congress rift<\/h4>\nThe BJP quickly seized on the exchange. Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said the moment exposed the Congress\u2019s \u201cinternal fight”, sharing a video clip of Kharge\u2019s gesture. Congress leaders, however, brushed off the claim, treating the moment as banter rather than discord.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge defends Congress role in Vande Mataram<\/h4>\nReturning to the main discussion, Kharge strongly defended the Congress\u2019s historical role in championing Vande Mataram. He said the party had made it a slogan of the freedom movement and had regularly sung it at its conventions. \u201cCongress started this tradition. Did you do it?” he asked the treasury benches.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge accused the Prime Minister and Home Minister of repeatedly criticising Jawaharlal Nehru without understanding the context. He referred to claims that Nehru removed parts of the song or encouraged appeasement. \u201cWhen you formed a government in Bengal with the Muslim League, where was your patriotism?” Kharge asked, urging the government to study its own history.<\/span><\/p>\nHe also reminded the House that in 1937, it was the Congress Working Committee, not Nehru alone, that unanimously resolved that only the first two stanzas of <\/span>Vande Mataram<\/span><\/i> should be sung at national events. \u201cIf you are trying to target Nehruji\u2019s image, it is impossible,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The BJP quickly seized on the exchange. Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said the moment exposed the Congress\u2019s \u201cinternal fight”, sharing a video clip of Kharge\u2019s gesture. Congress leaders, however, brushed off the claim, treating the moment as banter rather than discord.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge defends Congress role in Vande Mataram<\/h4>\nReturning to the main discussion, Kharge strongly defended the Congress\u2019s historical role in championing Vande Mataram. He said the party had made it a slogan of the freedom movement and had regularly sung it at its conventions. \u201cCongress started this tradition. Did you do it?” he asked the treasury benches.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge accused the Prime Minister and Home Minister of repeatedly criticising Jawaharlal Nehru without understanding the context. He referred to claims that Nehru removed parts of the song or encouraged appeasement. \u201cWhen you formed a government in Bengal with the Muslim League, where was your patriotism?” Kharge asked, urging the government to study its own history.<\/span><\/p>\nHe also reminded the House that in 1937, it was the Congress Working Committee, not Nehru alone, that unanimously resolved that only the first two stanzas of <\/span>Vande Mataram<\/span><\/i> should be sung at national events. \u201cIf you are trying to target Nehruji\u2019s image, it is impossible,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Returning to the main discussion, Kharge strongly defended the Congress\u2019s historical role in championing Vande Mataram. He said the party had made it a slogan of the freedom movement and had regularly sung it at its conventions. \u201cCongress started this tradition. Did you do it?” he asked the treasury benches.<\/span><\/p>\nKharge accused the Prime Minister and Home Minister of repeatedly criticising Jawaharlal Nehru without understanding the context. He referred to claims that Nehru removed parts of the song or encouraged appeasement. \u201cWhen you formed a government in Bengal with the Muslim League, where was your patriotism?” Kharge asked, urging the government to study its own history.<\/span><\/p>\nHe also reminded the House that in 1937, it was the Congress Working Committee, not Nehru alone, that unanimously resolved that only the first two stanzas of <\/span>Vande Mataram<\/span><\/i> should be sung at national events. \u201cIf you are trying to target Nehruji\u2019s image, it is impossible,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Kharge accused the Prime Minister and Home Minister of repeatedly criticising Jawaharlal Nehru without understanding the context. He referred to claims that Nehru removed parts of the song or encouraged appeasement. \u201cWhen you formed a government in Bengal with the Muslim League, where was your patriotism?” Kharge asked, urging the government to study its own history.<\/span><\/p>\nHe also reminded the House that in 1937, it was the Congress Working Committee, not Nehru alone, that unanimously resolved that only the first two stanzas of <\/span>Vande Mataram<\/span><\/i> should be sung at national events. \u201cIf you are trying to target Nehruji\u2019s image, it is impossible,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
He also reminded the House that in 1937, it was the Congress Working Committee, not Nehru alone, that unanimously resolved that only the first two stanzas of <\/span>Vande Mataram<\/span><\/i> should be sung at national events. \u201cIf you are trying to target Nehruji\u2019s image, it is impossible,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nInternal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Internal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/0uYfMGlcOS<\/a>\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\nKharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Kharge and Ramesh have had earlier moments in the House involving good-natured teasing. In July 2024, then Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had joked that Ramesh should take Kharge\u2019s seat because of his habit of prompting. Kharge responded sharply, accusing Dhankhar of reflecting \u201cvarna system” thinking. Dhankhar later clarified that he had been misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nDelhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Delhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 10, 2025, 14:32 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> Mallikarjun Kharge\u2019s \u2018Chanakya\u2019 Remark Sparks Laughter In Rajya Sabha; BJP Sees \u2018Internal Rift\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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