Kharge completes one year as Congress President

way2barak, Oct 27 : Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge completed one year in office. He was elected last October after defeating Shashi Tharoor in the party’s internal polls for the top post. He had officially taken over as the Congress president on October 26, 2022.

The party said it has made “significant progress” under his leadership and he has been instrumental in revitalising the organisational structure.

“Mallikarjun Kharge: Congress President Committed To People’s Good. Shri Kharge embodies the virtues of the Indian National Congress – Virtues of democracy, social justice, secularism, inclusive growth and patriotism,” the Congress said in a post on X on October 26.

“Having risen through the ranks, he is an ideal example of what passion and persistence can achieve,” it said.

“From a humble position of a block-level leader to becoming the party’s elected president, his journey studded with 55 years of electoral success is a testament to his hard work, dedication and commitment to the cause of democracy,” the Congress said.

“He [Kharge] is a fearless leader who fights for and defends the ideals he believes in. He also champions the rights of the poor and marginalised,” the party said. “Under his leadership, the party has made significant progress. He has also been instrumental in revitalising the party’s organisational structure and outreach to the people,” the Congress said.

In a post on X, Mr. Tharoor said, “My Pranaams to Shri @kharge ji. May he lead us strongly to victory in the electoral battles ahead!” Congress leaders Pawan Khera, Supriya Shrinate, Abhishek Singhvi and Manish Tewari, among others, hailed Kharge and wished him on completing one year in office.