Congress: Mallikarjun Kharge’s humour even changes inclement weather, wishes V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar on Congress president’s birthday | India News

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha may be witnessing unruly scenes for the last two days of the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament over Manipur violence, but some pleasant moments also take place in the Upper House. Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday heaped praises on leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on the latter’s birthday.

Soon after the Rajya Sabha assembled for the day, Dhankhar, who is also the ex-officio chairperson of the Council of State, said, “Honourable members, I take the opportunity to wish birthday greetings to the honourable leader of opposition Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, member of this august House since June 2020. Shri Kharge had been Union cabinet minister, member of Lok Sabha (two terms), minister in the government of Karnataka and has been member of Karnataka legislative assembly for nine terms, from 1972-2009.”
He said the House has witnessed his wit and humour. “I have also tasted the same. Kharge ji’s humour even changes the inclement weather. Once again, I wish him a very happy birthday on behalf of the entire House. May he be ever blessed!”

Dhankhar said Kharge had visited him in his chamber on Thursday. The vice-president wished him personally a day before his birthday as he was leaving for Karnataka the same day.

Several senior leaders also wished Kharge on Twitter on his special day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Best wishes to Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.”
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, in his message, said, “Birthday wishes to Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha. May God bestow upon you good health and a long life.”
Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi, who comes from Karnataka as does Kharge, wished the Congress president in Kannada.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, “A very happy birthday to Congress president,
@Kharge ji. Your hard work and commitment is an inspiration to all of us. Wishing you much love and good health.”
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “Wishing Congress president Shri @kharge Ji a very very happy birthday, good health and happiness. Your wisdom and experience is a source of strength for all congressmen and women across the country.”
Meanwhile, Dhankhar also wished Rajya Sabha MP Joginipally Santosh Kumar on his birthday. “I also take the opportunity to wish birthday greetings to honourable member of Parliament, Shri Joginipally Santosh Kumar, member of this House since April, 2018. Known for his ‘Green India Challenge’, Shri Santosh Kumar also figures in Limca Book of Records for record number of saplings with participation of over 16,000 people in Adilabad.”