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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Congress president

Non-Gandhi Congress prez after 24 yrs, likely contender Gehlot to step down as CM if chosen

Congress veteran had earlier advocated multiple posts for one leader; his tone changed after meeting Rahul Gandhi when he was reminded of the Congress’ new one-person, one-post policy.

With Gehlot, Tharoor names in poll, answers to 5 questions people are asking about Congress

There is very little loyalty in politics. Once you give up a job, you have no control over what happens next.

Won’t be able to refuse if party asks me to run for Congress chief post, says Ashok Gehlot

The Rajasthan CM, who is set to travel to Kochi for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' Friday, said he will make one last-ditch effort to convince Rahul Gandhi to take up the party's top post.

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi permission not needed to contest for AICC chief post, says Congress

Congress communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh said anybody is 'free and welcome' to contest in the election if they have the backing of 10 PCC delegates.

No elections for Congress state chiefs & AICC members, will be ‘nominated’ by new party president

AICC members vote to elect the Congress Working Committee (CWC), party’s highest executive authority. If AICC is ‘nominated’, CWC elections would be a mere formality, if conducted.

Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra has many questions for Rahul Gandhi. But no easy answers

Critics say it's a bad strategy to not cover election-bound Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in the yatra. Congress argues it wants to consolidate the existing voter base.

Have made my decision, will tell when poll is held, says Rahul Gandhi on Congress chief post

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress leader clarified he was not leading the yatra and was only participating in it.

How Congress president is elected & why call for publication of electoral rolls is gaining ground

Party set to hold its next presidential polls on 17 October. Demand for electoral rolls to be made public comes three weeks before filing of nominations begins on 24 September.

Congress revival requires end of Gandhi dynasty in Congress, Sonia-Rahul won’t let it happen

Sunday's CWC meet was a perfect forum for Rahul Gandhi to end speculation about his ‘renunciation’ and declare he won't contest the presidential election. But he didn’t say a word.

BJP understands Congress better than it understands itself

It’s crystal clear that BJP’s entire focus is to see that Congress doesn’t succeed in getting closer to its Hindutva plank.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.