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Sonia Gandhi, whose full name is Edvige Antonia Albina Màino, was born on December 9, 1946, in Lusiana, Veneto, Italy. She is an Indian politician and the widow of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi is also the former president of the Indian National Congress (INC), one of the major political parties in India.
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As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is an Indian politician associated with the Indian National Congress (INC). Please note that there might have been developments or changes since then.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was born on April 2, 1956, in Berhampore, West Bengal, India. He has been actively involved in Indian politics and has represented the Berhampore constituency in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India’s Parliament) multiple times.
Chowdhury’s political career gained prominence through his association with the Indian Youth Congress and the West Bengal Youth Congress. Over the years, he has held various positions within the Congress party and has been known for his vocal presence in Parliament. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has also served as the President of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee.
Known for his articulate speeches and strong stand on various political issues, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been a key figure in the Congress party’s leadership. He has often played a crucial role in representing the party’s views on national and regional matters.
It is advisable to check the latest sources for the most recent information on Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, as the political landscape can change, and new developments may have occurred since my last update in January 2022.
As Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge completed one year in office, the party on Thursday said that it has made “significant progress” under his leadership, and that he has been instrumental in revitalising the organisational structure.
Mr Kharge was elected as the Congress president 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. “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.
“Having risen through the ranks, he is an ideal example of what passion and persistence can achieve,” the party 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 poor & marginalized,” the party said. “Under his leadership, the party has made significant progress. He has also been instrumental in revitalizing the party’s organizational structure & outreach to the people,” the Congress said.
It asserted that Kharge is a visionary leader who is committed to building a better future for India. “He excels at consensus making and staunchly stands up for what is right and just,” the party said, praising Kharge.
“As our President completes a year in office, we wish him the very best and thank him for his efforts and inspiration to all those who strive to make a difference,” the party said.
Several Congress leaders extended their wishes to Mr Kharge as he completed one year in office.
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In a major organisational shake-up ahead of the 2024 general elections, the Congress on Saturday appointed Sachin Pilot as the general secretary in-charge of Chhattisgarh and Avinash Pande as the general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, replacing Kumari Selja and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, respectively. According to a statement issued by the party, Priyanka Gandhi will now be a general secretary “without any assigned portfolio”.
Senior leaders K C Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, Mukul Wasnik, and Randeep Singh Surjewala remain general secretaries in-charge of organisation, communication, Gujarat and Karnataka, respectively.
Pilot, a former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, replaces Kumari Selja, who has now been given the charge as general secretary in-charge of Uttarakhand. The party’s move to assign a key role to Pilot is seen as an effort to placate the leader, who has been engaged in a turf war with former chief minister Ashok Gehlot. In 2020, Pilot led a coup, almost toppling the Gehlot government. Though the party managed a temporary truce between the two leaders during the recent elections, it did not strike a chord with the electorate.
Congress leader G A Mir has been made the general secretary in-charge of Jharkhand with additional charge of West Bengal. Deepa Dasmunshi has been appointed the general secretary of Kerala and Lakshadweep with additional charge of Telangana. Dasmunshi replaces Tariq Anwar in Kerala.
Jitendra Singh, who is the general secretary in charge of Assam, has been given additional charge of Madhya Pradesh. Deepak Babaria, who is in-charge of Delhi, will have additional charge of Haryana. Syed Naseer Hussain will continue as in-charge of the Congress President’s office and Pranav Jha as AICC secretary in-charge of communication of the Congress Chief’s office.
The appointments come two days after a meeting of the Congress Working Committee, the party’s highest decision-making body.
SPECULATION ON PRIYANKA ENTERING LS POLL FRAY
The reshuffle sparked fresh speculation over Priyanka Gandhi contesting the Lok Sabha polls. In the recent meeting of the INDIA bloc, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reportedly suggested that Priyanka contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi.
