PoliticsSun, Dec 28, 2025
Congress Marks 140th Foundation Day; Rahul Gandhi Calls Party 'Voice of India's Soul'
On its 140th Foundation Day, the Indian National Congress celebrated with top leaders. Rahul Gandhi declared the party represents 'India's soul,' vowing to protect the Constitution.
📌Key Points
- •The Indian National Congress celebrated its 140th Foundation Day on Sunday, December 28.
- •Rahul Gandhi declared the Congress is "the voice of India's soul," committed to supporting the weak and hardworking.
- •He pledged to fight for truth, courage, and the Constitution against hatred, injustice, and dictatorship.
- •Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized the party's commitment to welfare, empowerment, and constitutional guarantees of equal opportunity.
- •The party was founded on December 28, 1885, in Bombay by AO Hume and Vyomesh Chandra Banerjee.
- •Top leaders including Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge attended the flag-hoisting ceremony in Delhi.
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