In the news
Press and video coverage of his work and the issues he has raised, grouped by subject so you can find what is relevant. Each link goes to the original report.
Watch
9 interviewsInterviews and news segments, mostly with Bengaluru and Karnataka outlets. Links open on YouTube.
Election integrity
6 reportsCoverage of the Mahadevapura voter-roll findings that fed the national Vote Chori campaign, credited to Rahul Gandhi and the Congress.
- Frontline (The Hindu)August 2025
“ECI must remain neutral without any political allegiances”: Mansoor Ali Khan
An interview in which he questions the roughly 52,000 voters added to the Mahadevapura rolls between 2023 and 2024, and asks the Election Commission to explain it.
- The South FirstAugust 2025
Mansoor Ali Khan on the how, what and why of vote theft in Mahadevapura
He explains the voter-roll findings in the Mahadevapura segment, including fake addresses and duplicate entries.
- Hindustan TimesAugust 2025
Rahul Gandhi, EC spar over the vote chori charge in Bangalore Central
The national exchange between Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission over voter-roll claims centred on Bengaluru Central.
- The WeekAugust 2025
How Mahadevapura became a symbol of the fight over the integrity of polls
How one assembly segment became a national reference point in the debate over electoral rolls.
- Salar NewsAugust 2024
AICC Secretary Mansoor flags concerns over vote discrepancies
He calls for a thorough review of the vote discrepancies after the Bengaluru Central result.
- The South FirstApril 2024
Congress candidate files a complaint over the vote-from-home drive
He files a formal complaint with the Election Commission over conduct during the vote-from-home drive in Bengaluru Central.
Bengaluru and Karnataka
4 reportsHis civic agenda for the city and the state, from transport and water to urban planning.
- The Indian ExpressApril 2024
In Bengaluru's IT hub, amid a water crisis and crumbling infrastructure
A ground report on the water scarcity and infrastructure gaps across Bengaluru Central, including Mahadevapura.
- New Indian ExpressApril 2024
No Modi wave, only a guarantees wave: Mansoor Ali Khan
He sets out plans for the Outer Ring Road, metro, suburban rail, lake restoration and urban green cover.
- Salar NewsMarch 2024
Bengaluru Central has not seen development for 15 years
He names the Outer Ring Road, recurring flooding and the water crisis as his priorities for the constituency.
- Bangalore MirrorApril 2024
Mansoor Ali Khan unveils his vision for Bengaluru
His development agenda for Bengaluru, from transport to civic amenities and urban planning.
Rajya Sabha
3 reportsHis election to the Upper House from Karnataka, one of four members chosen in 2026.
- The HinduJune 2026
Kharge and three others declared unanimously elected to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka
He is among the four members elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka.
- The Economic TimesJune 2026
Kharge and three others elected to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka
On his election he commits to raising Karnataka's interests and national issues in the Upper House.
- The Indian ExpressJune 2026
Kharge, Khera and Nagaraj elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka
Confirmation of the four Karnataka members elected unopposed in June 2026.
Party and organisation
4 reportsHis roles in the Congress organisation, in Karnataka and across the country.
- The South FirstNovember 2025
Karnataka Congress at midterm: the young faces who could shape the party's future
A profile noting his organisational roles, including the Research Department and AICC Secretary.
- NDTVAugust 2024
Congress appoints new Secretaries and Joint Secretaries
He is among the AICC office-bearers named in the party's organisational reshuffle.
- Salar NewsMay 2026
Karnataka Congress leaders help script the UDF's comeback in Kerala
His work as AICC Secretary for Kerala and Lakshadweep in the 2026 Kerala result.
- Indian National Congress
Appointments in the Communications Department, Karnataka PCC
The official party notice naming him to the KPCC Communications Department.
Profiles and interviews
4 reportsLonger conversations and candidate profiles.
- Salar NewsJune 2026
India cannot be a superpower without a strong education system
His first interview after election to the Rajya Sabha, on education policy and his priorities.
- The South FirstApril 2024
Mansoor Ali Khan vows a fearless fight for the city's rights
A pre-poll interview on his priorities for Bengaluru Central.
- The News MinuteApril 2024
Will prioritise ORR and suburban rail: Mansoor Ali Khan
An interview on his infrastructure and education priorities for Bengaluru.
- The HinduApril 2024
Heat, excitement and a garland of apples on the campaign trail
A report from the campaign trail in Bengaluru Central during the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
This is a selection, not a complete archive, and it will be kept up to date. Links lead to each publication or channel; the reports are theirs.