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Congress or the Indian National Congress (INC) is one of two major political parties in India. It was founded in 1885 and played a leading role in India’s Independence movement. It has ruled during most of India’s independent years and gave the country its first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Leadership of the Congress too has been dominated by the Nehru-Gandhi family.

The Congress is a center-left party, and lists on its website democracy, nationalism, secularism, inclusive growth and social justice as its core values. It last ruled India between 2004 and 2014, but has since lost its sway, being reduced to just 52 seats in the 2019 General Elections. INDIA, the alliance headed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, was an attempt to bring together opposition parties against the BJP government for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Together, the INDIA Alliance secured 238 of the 543 seats in the Lok Sabha. The Congress won 99 of these.

Protect BJP from becoming Congress & be patient—Modi’s masterclass to MPs, MLA in poll-bound Bihar

Shanker Arnimesh -
In his first meeting with Bihar BJP’s top brass, PM Modi shared tips for winning the Assembly polls, urging leaders to focus on booth-level victories and grassroots outreach.

17 women cadets graduating from NDA is a milestone. It should reflect in their roles & treatment

ThePrint Team -
ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Exhuming the past: BJP targets decisions of previous govts to singe Congress in Op Sindoor slugfest

Shanker Arnimesh -
Declassified US documents have come in handy for BJP functionaries, especially Nishikant Dubey, to target the Congress that had launched offensive against PM & FM after ceasefire.

India’s ‘1st surgical strike’ was under Modi—Shashi Tharoor’s remarks in Panama draw Congress fury

Sourav Roy Barman -
Pawan Khera makes it clear that party leadership had taken umbrage to remarks, shares a Manmohan Singh statement that Congress-led UPA govt too had carried out surgical strikes.

Oppn MPs making India’s case, ruling MPs at tourist spots—Congress changes tune, praises delegates

Sourav Roy Barman -
‘Oppn MPs have been more effective than the government in putting forward, in protecting the interests of India,’ says Congress’s Pawan Khera; BJP’s Nishikant Dubey responds with post on X.

In naming Gaurav Gogoi as its state chief, Congress rolls the dice in Himanta’s Assam

Sourav Roy Barman -
Sarma has launched near-daily tirade against Gaurav, alleging his wife has ties with Pak govt. Some Cong officer-bearers say Sarma's constant targeting is clear indicator of Gogoi's 'political relevance'.

On Maharashtra tour, why Amit Shah inaugurated former Congress CM Vasantrao Naik’s statue

Manasi Phadke -
Vasantrao Naik was born in the politically significant Banjara community, and the Naik dynasty has had a huge following among community members.

‘Pahalgam women lacked bravery, that’s why 26 died with folded hands’—BJP MP Jangra sparks storm

Sushil Manav -
Speaking to ThePrint RS MP Ram Chander Jangra stood by his statement, asserting it was made in specific context as he was at a function to celebrate birth anniversary of Rani Ahilyabai.

Story behind ‘treason’ charge against Morarji Desai & why Congress is reviving it to target Jaishankar

Apoorva Mandhani -
Earlier this week, the oppn party accused minister Jaishankar of ‘espionage’ over a remark on Op Sindoor, comparing it to alleged betrayal committed by the ex-PM decades ago.

‘Why does your blood boil only in front of cameras?’ Rahul slams PM Modi after his Bikaner speech

PTI -
In a post on X, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the prime minister's motives for halting Op Sindoor.
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UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.

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