At the launch of a book to commemorate Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s 50 years in electoral politics, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on November 29 declared him “best suited to lead the Congress in this historic battle for India’s soul”. At the event, several Opposition leaders also urged the Congress chief to adopt a proactive approach to give renewed momentum to the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
At the formal launch of Mallikarjun Kharge: Political Engagement with Compassion, Justice and Inclusive Development, Ms. Gandhi lauded the Congress chief’s political journey and said that he embodied the indomitable Indian spirit while overcoming multiple adversities in his political journey.
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury and Rajya Sabha member and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha recounted how Mr. Kharge did not choose “the politics of hate” despite losing his mother and other members of his family at a very young age to communal riots in Hyderabad.
