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

Congress Chintan Shivir: Exception clauses kick in to shield ‘Congress family trees’

Congress Chintan Shivir: Exception clauses kick in to shield ‘Congress family trees’

While the three-day Congress Chintan Shivir started in Udaipur on Friday with the AICC promising major rules for organisational restructure, limiting the hereditary right on the party ticket, promotions of youth at all levels of leadership and cooling off periods for office-bearers after a 5-year stint, simultaneously the leadership and delegates also started pushing for … 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