Overview
- At Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge led the 140th foundation day event attended by senior Congress figures.
- Rahul Gandhi said the Congress is the voice of India’s soul and vowed to intensify the fight to protect the Constitution from hatred, injustice and dictatorship.
- Kharge declared the party would not compromise on secularism, constitutional guarantees or the rights of the poor, rejecting claims of political irrelevance.
- Urging a grassroots campaign to restore and protect MGNREGA, Kharge described the effort as a non-electoral struggle for the soul of India.
- Linking the moment to 2025 milestones, Kharge cited the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi’s party presidency and 75 years of the Constitution as added responsibility for the party.