Congress' three-day Chintan Shivir began in Udaipur on Friday. The event will emphasize discussions over 'communal polarization', farmers' issues and strengthening the party for the upcoming elections. During the program, the Congress leaders will discuss the centre-state relationship, the situation of the northeastern states, the Jammu and Kashmir issue, and communal polarization, said sources. It will conclude on May 14 with Rahul Gandhi's speech. Stay here for all live updates --Read Less
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Congress workers welcomed Rahul Gandhi at Udaipur railway station.
Rahul Gandhi seen with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot in Udaipur.
The Chintan Shivir is being held in the backdrop of the party's drubbing in the elections to five state assemblies earlier this year. The party has witnessed several electoral losses in the elections held in the past eight years. Congress has also seen the exit of some of its prominent faces.
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The party is holding a 'Chintan Shivir' in Udaipur under the leadership of its interim President Sonia Gandhi to hold discussions on party organization, and to formulate a strategy to challenge the BJP in the upcoming 2024 general elections.
Around 400 senior Congress leaders from across the country are expected to take part in the brainstorming session.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Rajasthan's Udaipur on Friday morning to attend the party's three-day Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir.