Mallikarjun Kharge recalls how he missed a chance to becoming Chief Minister
Participating in a function organised in memory of the founders of BLDE Society in Vijayapura, Mr. Kharge took a stroll down memory lane.
He became a bit emotional while remembering the loss of his family members in the attacks of Razakars.
He also recalled how he came close to becoming the Chief Minister but missed the chance subsequently.
He, however, said that he is not upset but, instead, he is happy because he has grown from block Congress president to become the AICC president.
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