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Indian National Congress (INC)

  • Abbreviation INC
  • President Mallikarjun Kharge
  • Treasurer Ajay Maken
  • Founder A.O. Hume, W.C. Bonnerjee, S.N. Banerjee, Monomohun Ghose, William Wedderburn, Dadabhai Naoroji, Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozeshah Mehta, Dinshaw Wacha, Mahadev Ranade
  • Founded 28 December 1885 (139 Years Ago) (1885-12-28)
  • Country India
  • Headquarters Indira Bhawan, 9 A, Kotla Marg, New Delhi-110001
  • Eci Status National Party
  • Parliamentary Chairperson Sonia Gandhi
  • Ideology Big Tent, Liberalism (Indian), Social Democracy, Secularism (Indian), Civic Nationalism

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Indian National Congress (INC) BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 03 Feb 2025
Indian National Congress: A Historical Overview Founded on December 28, 1885, the Indian National Congress (INC) played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence. Initially a platform for moderate nationalists, it evolved under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership into the spearhead of the independ...ence movement. Post-1947, the Congress dominated Indian politics for over five decades, establishing a secular, socialist-influenced mixed economy under Jawaharlal Nehru's premiership. The party's ideology is broadly centrist, advocating secularism, social justice, and a welfare state. While initially supporting socialist policies, the party shifted towards economic liberalization under P V Narasimha Rao. Key leaders include Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and Manmohan Singh, all of whom served as Prime Ministers. Sonia Gandhi holds the record for the longest tenure as party president. Mallikarjun Kharge currently leads the party. Electoral performance has fluctuated significantly. The Congress secured outright majorities in seven general elections and led coalitions in three others, governing for over 54 years. However, the BJP’s rise since the 1990s has challenged the Congress’ dominance. The party faced major defeats in 2014 and 2019, but saw a significant improvement in the 2024 elections, securing 99 seats and forming the official opposition. Internal splits, notably in 1969 and 1979, and the imposition of the Emergency (1975-77) under Indira Gandhi remain controversial aspects of the party's history. The Congress continues to be a major player in Indian politics, albeit with reduced influence compared to its heydays. Its current focus is on rebuilding its base and challenging the BJP's dominance.

INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS NEWS

'Nobody is watching Kerala Story 2': Rahul Gandhi says cinema is used as a tool to 'vilify, alienate' people

March 07, 2026 9:19 am

Rahul Gandhi recently said that cinema in India is being weaponised to vilify people and alienate communities, and that large amounts of money are being used for this purpose.

'Jailed a tantri for revenge’: BJP, Congress launch fresh offensive against Pinarayi Vijayan govt over Sabarimala

February 23, 2026 9:29 pm

Congress-led Opposition leader V D Satheesan demanded that the government explain why the tantri was arrested without any evidence against him. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged the arrest was meant to “rescue” former Devaswom minister and CPI(M) leader Kadakampally Surendran and “divert media attention”.

Protest at AI Impact Summit: Congress alleges workers being detained, questioned illegally

February 22, 2026 9:19 pm

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav has alleged that the police have picked up workers from their homes who were not even involved in the incident.

'No tears will be shed at Sidhu couple’s departure': Congress plays it cool amidst speculation that Navjot Singh Sidhu may quit

February 03, 2026 10:46 pm

While senior Congress leaders are tight-lipped in the media about the timing of Navjot Kaur’s tirades, most of them privately say they suspect that Navjot Singh Sidhu approves of his wife’s statements, and that he may soon be leaving the party.

Congress slams Economic Survey’s RTI review call, but UPA ministers once raised similar concerns

January 31, 2026 3:33 am

Salman Khurshid and Veerappa Moily, in 2011, flagged the "misuse" of the law. Knowledge of several corruption scandals that occurred in the UPA years had emerged through RTI disclosures.

Congress MLA’s ‘theory’: SC, ST and OBC women raped because of religious scriptures

January 18, 2026 2:00 am

Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders, including current and former CMs, tear into party over objectionable remarks.

Congress’s 140th Foundation Day: 3 things to know about the party’s history, and how Gandhi viewed it

December 28, 2025 3:13 pm

Indian National Congress Foundation Day: Mahatma Gandhi initially saw the Congress as an organisation that “brought together Indians from different parts of India, and enthused us with the idea of nationality”, but his views on its purpose changed post-Independence.

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Saif Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu reminisce about their first meeting over a game of pool and the valuable relationship advice Saif gave Kunal about marrying his sister, Soha Ali Khan. They also discuss the importance of support from extended family and how comparisons can negatively impact one's self-worth.

INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS PHOTOS

Rahul Gandhi paints Delhi’s Anand Vihar red; turns ‘coolie’, interacts with porters

September 21, 2023 10:18 pm

The Gandhi scion went on to don the red uniform shirt and badge they gave him and briefly carried a suitcase on his head as he walked along with them.

Songs, banners, rallies, and protests: Gujarat gears up for Assembly elections

December 05, 2022 11:29 am

The Gujarat Assembly elections are scheduled to be held from December 1 to December 5.

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress Party's 'long battle' to unite the country

September 09, 2022 8:55 pm

The 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' by Rahul Gandhi is being billed by the party as the longest rally mounted in the country over the last century.

For NCP-Congress, Rahul Gandhi saves the day in Mumbai

April 21, 2014 8:56 am

Rahul Gandhi appealed to the cosmopolitan character of Mumbai city saying that the Congress line of thought is in the DNA of the city.

INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS VIDEOS

Fali S Nariman Interview: Congress' charges for impeachment of Chief Justice Dipak Misra are frivolous

June 22, 2020 6:25 pm

In an interview to The Indian Express, senior jurist Fali S Nariman rubbished the charges leveled by the Congress party on the issue of impeaching the Chief Justice of India. This is what he said. 

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