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Does the Congress party need the Gandhis or the Gandhis, the party?

The Congress will be like the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland: it vanished slowly till only its smile was left.

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:08 AM IST

Sibal quits Congress, seeks SP support to fight Rajya Sabha independently

The former union minister had been vocal about the way Congress was being mismanaged, as part of the Group of 23 leaders who had sought a 'more active' party leadership

Sibal quits Congress, seeks SP support to fight Rajya Sabha independently
Updated On : 26 May 2022 | 3:36 AM IST

With eye on 2024 elections, Congress Prez Sonia Gandhi announces task force

Congress President Sonia Gandhi constituted a Political Affairs Group, which will be presided over by her, a Task Force-2024, a Central Planning Group

With eye on 2024 elections, Congress Prez Sonia Gandhi announces task force
Updated On : 24 May 2022 | 1:26 PM IST

Cause for concern

The Congress' electoral prospects continue to decline

Cause for concern
Updated On : 22 May 2022 | 11:03 PM IST

Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi pay homage to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 31st death anniversary at Vir Bhumi in the national capital on Saturday.Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Sachin Pilot also paid tribute to the former Prime Minister at Vir Bhumi in Delhi.Rajiv Gandhi took over the charge of the Congress in 1984 following the assassination of his mother and then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He became India's youngest Prime Minister at the age of 40 when he assumed office in October 1984.He served as the Prime Minister of India till December 2, 1989.Born on August 20 in 1944, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber during an election rally in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on May 21, 1991.

Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi pay homage to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary
Updated On : 21 May 2022 | 10:17 AM IST

Hardik Patel quits Congress, says party leaders 'hate Gujarat, Gujaratis'

Patidar quota agitation leader writes scathing letter to Sonia Gandhi on party's state of affairs.

Hardik Patel quits Congress, says party leaders 'hate Gujarat, Gujaratis'
Updated On : 18 May 2022 | 4:04 PM IST

'One family, one ticket' gets Congress approval, but conditions apply

In his speech, party leader Rahul conceded that the connection between the people and the party had been broken and promised to rebuild it

'One family, one ticket' gets Congress approval, but conditions apply
Updated On : 16 May 2022 | 1:31 AM IST

Sonia announces forming advisory group, task force on party reforms

Sonia Gandhi on Sunday announced forming an advisory group from among CWC members which would meet regularly to discuss political matters, but asserted it was "not a collective decision-making body"

Sonia announces forming advisory group, task force on party reforms
Updated On : 15 May 2022 | 6:20 PM IST

Congress announces reforms: 'one family, one ticket' but with riders

The Congress on Sunday announced wide-ranging organisational reforms to make the party battle-ready for the next round of Sabha polls, stressing on wider representation to those under 50 years of age

Congress announces reforms: 'one family, one ticket' but with riders
Updated On : 15 May 2022 | 5:31 PM IST

Congress Chintan Shivir: CWC to give final nod on recommendations today

Congress' three-day Chintan Shivir is all set to conclude on Sunday; CWC will deliberate on the recommendations given by the six committees

Congress Chintan Shivir: CWC to give final nod on recommendations today
Updated On : 15 May 2022 | 7:29 AM IST

Congress may raise representation of SC, ST, minorities in party to 50%

The national party hinted at its plans for representation at the party positions during the 'Chintan Shivir' in Udaipur

Congress may raise representation of SC, ST, minorities in party to 50%
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 6:55 PM IST

Cong Chintan Shivir: Rahul to meet general secys, state in-charges today

On the first day of the Shivir, party interim president Sonia Gandhi addressed the leaders who were invited to the event and also hit out at the ruling BJP at the Centre

Cong Chintan Shivir: Rahul to meet general secys, state in-charges today
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 12:10 PM IST

Congress Chintan Shivir: Party in need of reform, says Sonia Gandhi

More space to leaders under 50, Cong to adopt '1 family 1 nomination' rule

Congress Chintan Shivir: Party in need of reform, says Sonia Gandhi
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 12:51 AM IST

A car called Congress

The only way forward for Congress is to create something new. Not in the image of the glorious past like the Ambassador, but a brand new product looking at the future

A car called Congress
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 9:30 AM IST

Sonia targets PM Modi at Chintan Shivir, says minorities being 'brutalised'

In her inaugural address at the party's 'Chintan Shivir' here, she urged delegates to deliberate with an open mind and send out a clear message of strong organisation and unity

Sonia targets PM Modi at Chintan Shivir, says minorities being 'brutalised'
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 5:37 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi hits out at BJP, accuses party of keeping country polarised

In her inaugural address at the Cong's 'Chintan Shivir', Sonia Gandhi targeted the BJP and alleged that the party was constantly 'playing the polarisation game and instilling fear in the public'

Sonia Gandhi hits out at BJP, accuses party of keeping country polarised
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 4:03 PM IST

Cong to have new energy after Chintan Shivir: G-23 leader Vivek Tankha

Tankha was among the 23 Congress leaders, considered dissidents, who wrote a letter to party president Sonia Gandhi in August 2020 seeking an organizational revamp

Cong to have new energy after Chintan Shivir: G-23 leader Vivek Tankha
Updated On : 13 May 2022 | 8:46 AM IST

Udaipur Chintan Shivir will be new milestone of hope, change: Cong

In these trying times, when "Divide and Rule" has become the state policy, we resolve to re-dedicate ourselves to "nav sankalp: Randeep Surjewala

Udaipur Chintan Shivir will be new milestone of hope, change: Cong
Updated On : 12 May 2022 | 1:17 PM IST

Cong leaders to pitch for Rahul Gandhi as party president at Chintan Shivir

In the meeting, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury told Wayanad MP that he should accept the post of President, according to sources

Cong leaders to pitch for Rahul Gandhi as party president at Chintan Shivir
Updated On : 12 May 2022 | 10:15 AM IST

Sonia calls for Cong's 'accelerated revival', urges leaders to repay debt

The Congress chief called for selfless work, discipline and a sense of consistent collective purpose to demonstrate the party's tenacity and resilience amid the political challenges

Sonia calls for Cong's 'accelerated revival', urges leaders to repay debt
Updated On : 10 May 2022 | 9:29 AM IST