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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, is an attempt to bring together opposition parties against the BJP government for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

PM Modi compares Congress to Muslim League, says, ‘election manifesto reflects same thought process’

PTI -
Today, while addressing an election rally in Saharanpur, UP, the Prime Minister said the Congress, which existed at the time of the freedom movement, 'ended decades ago'

‘People will rescue democracy’—Ex-law minister’s book launch discusses politics with shayari

Krishan Murari -
The launch of former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar's book 'Democracy in Retreat' was attended by Supreme Court judge AK Sikri, former diplomat Pavan Varma, and journalist Neerja Chowdhury.

Congress manifesto marks sizeable ideological correction—more forward-looking than 2019

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ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Opposition is fighting to limit Modi, not defeat him. And survive nuclear winter

Shekhar Gupta -
Oppn believes revelations about electoral bonds & idea of BJP’s ‘washing machine’ is a campaign pitch with some oomph. But most Oppn leaders still look at the picture more soberly.

Chhattisgarh Congress leader Charan Das Mahant booked for remarks on PM Modi

PTI -
A case was registered Friday against senior Congress leader Charan Das Mahant in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district for his 'objectionable remarks' about PM Modi during a public rally.

Fact Check: 1 video, 2 narratives — clipped versions of MDMK chief Vaiko’s speech used by BJP, Oppn

ThePrint Team -
In original video, he is heard criticising both Congress & Modi over the Katchatheevu issue. However, the 2 sides have used only certain parts of the speech to attack each other.

New-look UCC, J&K statehood, immediate removal of Manipur govt — 15 key points in Congress manifesto

Moushumi Das Gupta -
Plagued with defections, party promises to make desertion an automatic disqualification of membership, revive and investigate cases against all corruption accused who joined BJP.

Congress manifesto promises scrapping of Agnipath scheme, Parliament oversight for post of NSA

Smruti Deshpande -
In its manifesto released Friday, Congress says it will bring in a new ‘Operational Directive’ to deal with India’s current two-front challenge, if voted to power at the Centre.

BJP or Congress? It’s a choice between plunge into poverty and cautious optimism

Jaithirth Rao -
The economic agendas of I.N.D.I.A/Congress and BJP/NDA present contrasting paths for India. One, as evident in the Congress manifesto, leads to ruin, while the other signals progress.

Doordarshan plan to air The Kerala Story: Congress approaches EC, Pinarayi says ‘incites polarisation’

Zenaira Bakhsh -
Kerala CM has demanded that public service broadcaster withdraw its decision due to upcoming polls. CPI(M) youth wing DYFI says it will organise a protest march to Doordarshan office.
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