Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Salman Khurshid to Lead Congress Foreign Affairs Department
The Congress party has named Salman Khurshid as the new head of its Foreign Affairs Department.
This happened after Anand Sharma, who used to be in charge, stepped down.
Sharma said the department needed younger leaders.
Khurshid and Sharma are both 72, but Khurshid is slightly younger.
Brijendra Singh and Arathi Krishna will help Khurshid.
Sharma had been the face of international affairs for the Congress for a long time.
Salman Khurshid appointed as Chairperson of the Congress Foreign Affairs Department.
The appointment followed Anand Sharma's resignation, who cited the need for 'younger leaders'.
Khurshid and Sharma are both 72 years old, with Khurshid being four days younger.
Brijendra Singh and Arathi Krishna will serve as vice-chairpersons.
Sharma previously led the department for approximately a decade.
- Who
- Salman Khurshid, Anand Sharma, Brijendra Singh, Arathi Krishna
- What
- Salman Khurshid appointed as Chairperson of the Congress Foreign Affairs Department.
- When
- Recently, following Anand Sharma's resignation.
- Where
- All India Congress Committee
- Why
- Following Anand Sharma's resignation and his call for new leadership.
- New Chairperson
- Salman Khurshid
- Former Head
- Anand Sharma
- Age of Khurshid
- 72 years old
- Vice-Chairpersons
- Brijendra Singh, Arathi Krishna
- Sharma's Stance
- Need for younger leaders
