
AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge was addressing a gathering on Wednesday to celebrate the 75th birth anniversary of Basavalinga Pattadevar, head of the Hiremath Samsthan, at Bhalki in Bidar district. | Photo credit: T. GOPICHAND
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge urged people to return to the core values of India’s reform traditions, saying their true meaning lay not in ceremonial reverence but in sincere practice.
According to him, the teachings of social reformers must be reflected in everyday life to bring about meaningful change in society.
Published – 22 Apr 2026 20:58 IST





