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Congress 139th foundation day: “Objective of Congress is public welfare,” says party president Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress celebrated its 139th foundation day on Thursday and kickstarted its Lok Sabha poll campaign with a mega rally in Nagpur. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, “The Congress has always worked towards building an India that is based on parliamentary democracy and equality.”

In a post on X, Kharge said, “The objective of the Indian National Congress is public welfare and progress of the people of India.” The Congress believes in an India that is based on parliamentary democracy, where there is equality and opportunities for all without any discrimination, and where political, economic and social rights enshrined in the Constitution are followed, he said.

“We are proud that for the last 138 years we have been struggling with full honesty to build such an India. My heartiest greetings to every Indian on the occasion of Congress’ foundation day,” he further said.

At Congress headquarters, Kharge hoisted the national flag in honour of the party’s founding day in the presence of prominent figures like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Taking to X, Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi said, “He is proud to be part of an organisation like the Congress, which has truth and non-violence as its foundation, love, fraternity, respect and equality as its pillars, and patriotism as its roof.”

As per party leaders, Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi will be addressing the rally.

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