Congress Chintan Shivir

Chintan Shivir: Sonia Gandhi target’s PM Modi, says minorities being 'brutalised'

In her inaugural address at the Congress' 'Chintan Shivir' in Udaipur, the party president urged delegates to deliberate with an open mind and send out a clear message of strong organisation and unity

Explained: Why Sonia Gandhi does not want Chintan Shivir to become a Congress ritual

On 13 May, Congress leaders will travel to Udaipur to attend ‘Chintan Shivir’, a three-day brainstorming session, to deliberate on several themes including political, economical, farmers, youth and organisational issues. The last such programme was held in Jaipur in 2013

Rahul vs Modi: Neither fit to be PM candidate?

Narendra Modi might have wooed audiences at SRCC with his speech. But experts believe that does not give him an upper hand over Rahul Gandhi in the next Assembly elections in 2014.

Can Rahul Gandhi really ensure the Congress' victory in 2014?

Rahul might have impressed the rank and file of Congress leaders by his impassioned speech and self critical tone. But does that make him a game changer for the Congress in 2014 elections?

Cong Chintan Shivir: PM plays wronged hero, Rahul, a rebel

The Congress Chintan Shivir at Jaipur attempted to address several national, international and organisational issues.

UPA's communication strategy was weak, says PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said the UPA government was more successful than the NDA in reducing poverty and bringing inclusive development but was not very effective in communicating it to the people.

Chintan Shivir: Sonia Gandhi woos women, middle class

A day after Rahul Gandhi's anointment as party's Vice President, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today targeted youth, women and middle class in the party's quest for widening its base ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Chintan Shivir: How Sonia ducked the real issues facing Cong

The biggest challenge for the party is to bridge the growing distance between the party and the organisation.

Sonia admits party is losing ground, but offers no remedy

Sonia Gandhi highlighted the party's important concerns, but did not give a clue on how the party can meet the challenges

Images: PM, Sonia, Rahul put on their thinking caps at Chintan Shivir

The Congress’ brain-storming session began in Jaipur today and the focus is on the 2014 elections and Rahul Gandhi‘s role in leading the party in the battle. Here are images of Congress leaders at the meet.