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Saturday, March 14, 2026
TopicCongress G23 leaders

Topic: Congress G23 leaders

Why Congress’ G-23 is backing ‘Gandhi candidate’ Kharge for party president over Tharoor

Leaders of party's dissident group Friday signed Mallikarjun Kharge's nomination form. Tharoor, it is learnt, 'never spoke to G-23 to seek support'.

Ghulam Nabi chose ‘azadi’ over Gandhi coterie. But how far can he go without Congress umbrella?

At 73, Ghulam Nabi would have liked to be ‘Azad’ of such considerations after leaving Congress. But old politicians are like old bankers—they never lose interest.

IAS officer’s transfer is not a punishment for all, and Congress’ leaking lifeboat

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Sibal’s exit latest blow for Congress G-23 as group that questioned Gandhi leadership implodes

Four original members have left the party or distanced themselves from G-23. Many among the rest appear to have bought peace with the high-command.

Our democracy needs the Congress, let us be united, says Sonia Gandhi at party meet

By underscoring unity within party ranks, Sonia Gandhi may have reached out to dissenters or the G23, a group of 23 leaders who are extremely critical of the Gandhi leadership.

Congress defeat, angst, rebellion is all a re-run. ‘No hope for this party’ is the new buzz

Congress leaders say the loss in five state elections takes away the party's leeway to go back to what it once was. For others, rebellion by G-23 is just a hoopla.

Surprise guest list at Congress G-23 ‘dinner meet’ — Tharoor, Aiyar, Preneet Kaur, Vaghela

G-23 leaders meet for 2nd time in week at Ghulam Nabi Azad’s house after poll results declared. Former CMs Prithviraj Chavan, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, also spotted.

Veerappa Moily ‘dissociates’ himself from Congress G23, says never meant to attack high command

Former Union minister Moily says he doesn't endorse leadership change, and that Congress is trying its best to fight the Modi govt.

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