Congress Inaugurates New Headquarters in Delhi

The Congress party inaugurated its new headquarters, Indira Gandhi Bhawan, on Kotla Road, marking a significant transition from its long-time base at 24 Akbar Road, which it occupied for 47 years. The ceremony, led by Congress parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi, featured the hoisting of the party flag and was attended by key party figures including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. The move symbolizes a fresh chapter for the Congress, although it plans to retain the Akbar Road office for certain functions, acknowledging its historical significance. The new facility is designed with enhanced security measures, limiting media access to the ground floor, contrasting with the more open environment at Akbar Road. Additionally, the transition raises questions regarding compliance with government policies on office space for political parties, as the Congress may continue to occupy its old site, similar to the BJP's retention of its previous headquarters. This relocation comes just weeks before the assembly polls in Delhi, underscoring its strategic importance for the party.