Term limits, new departments: Key decisions by Congress during 3-day Chintan Shivir

Term limits, new departments: Key decisions by Congress during 3-day Chintan Shivir

(This story originally appeared in on May 15, 2022) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday adopted the ‘Udaipur Nav Sankalp Declaration’, a roadmap for wide-ranging reforms in the party organisation to make it battle-ready for the next round of assembly and Lok Sabha polls. Sunday was the last day of the three-day Chintan Shivir being … Read more

Sonia Gandhi announces forming political advisory group, task force on organisation reforms

Sonia Gandhi announces forming political advisory group, task force on organisation reforms

Udaipur (Rajasthan): Congress president 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” and would help her get the benefit of vast experience of senior colleagues. The Congress president also announced that a compact … Read more

‘Good luck and goodbye Congress’: former PPCC chief Sunil Jakhar as he quits party

‘Good luck and goodbye Congress’: former PPCC chief Sunil Jakhar as he quits party

“Good luck and goodbye Congress”, former PPCC chief Sunil Jakhar said on Saturday while announcing his decision to quit the Congress that last month removed him from all party positions for alleged anti-party activities. The disgruntled leader, whose decision comes during the party’s three-day ‘Chintan Shivir‘ in Udaipur, went live on his Facebook page to … Read more

State of economy cause of ‘extreme concern’: P Chidambaram at Congress Chintan Shivir

State of economy cause of ‘extreme concern’: P Chidambaram at Congress Chintan Shivir

Asserting that the state of the economy is a cause of “extreme concern”, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said taking into account global and domestic developments, it may be necessary to contemplate a reset of economic policies. Addressing a press conference, Chidambaram said a slower rate of growth has been the “hallmark” of … Read more

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Udaipur to attend Congress Chintan Shivir

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Udaipur to attend Congress Chintan Shivir

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Rajasthan’s Udaipur on Friday morning to attend the party’s three-day Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir. Rahul Gandhi left for Udaipur from Delhi by train on Thursday. Congress’ three-day Chintan Shivir which is all set to begin today in Udaipur and will emphasize discussions over ‘communal polarization’, farmers’ issues and strengthening … Read more

Congress to hold 3-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Rajasthan’s Udaipur from May 13

Congress to hold 3-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Rajasthan’s Udaipur from May 13

Top Congress leaders from across the country will meet next month in Rajasthan’s Udaipur at the three-day brainstorming session to evolve the party’s strategy for its overhaul and revival in the wake of a series of electoral defeats. Sources in the party said the “Chintan Shivir” will be held from May 13 to 15 at … Read more

Prashant Kishor presents roadmap for 2024 polls to Congress

Prashant Kishor presents roadmap for 2024 polls to Congress

Political strategist Prashant Kishor on Saturday presented a detailed roadmap for the 2024 elections before Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi and party’s top leaders. After the presentation, Sonia Gandhi set up a committee to look into the suggestions. “Prashant Kishor has given a detailed presentation for the 2024 election and Congress president has deputed a … Read more