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Congress AICC session: Resentment or hope - What's the way forward for party's revival?

IndiaTimes Thursday, 10 April 2025
During a two-day session in Ahmedabad, Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, intensified their criticism of the BJP and RSS, particularly regarding religious freedom and alleged divisive ideologies. The party accused BJP of being on a "Machiavellian quest for exploitative power". Shashi Tharoor proposed an alternative approach, advocating for a message of hope and inclusivity rather than constant confrontation.
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