Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday (January 1, 2026) extended new-year greetings and called for a mass movement to protect the right to work, to vote and to live with dignity.

In a post on X, Mr. Kharge stressed the importance of safeguarding the Constitution and democratic values.

"On this joyful new year, I extend my warmest greetings to all of you. Let us make this year a mass movement to protect the rights of the vulnerable — the right to work, the right to vote, and the right to live with dignity," Mr. Kharge said.

Dear fellow citizens,

On this joyful New Year, I extend my warmest greetings to all of you.