Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Congress Celebrates 141 Years of Shaping India
The Indian National Congress is a very old and important political party in India.
It was started 141 years ago and played a big role in helping India become independent.
The party is celebrating its birthday with special events.
The Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, sent his best wishes and praised the party for its hard work and contributions.
He mentioned how the Congress has shaped modern India through its leadership and values.
The Congress is still an important part of India's politics, even though it is facing some challenges.
Indian National Congress celebrates its 141st foundation day on December 28, 2024.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy extended greetings and praised the party's role in India's independence and democratic journey.
The party is marked as the 'representative of 140 crore Indians' and 'the wealth that fed the hunger of the poor.'
Local party units in Telangana are holding flag hoisting ceremonies and other commemorative events.
The Congress stands at a crossroads, searching for political direction while remaining a potent force in India's political landscape.
- Who
- Indian National Congress, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- What
- Celebration of 141st foundation day
- When
- December 28, 2024
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To honor the party's role in India's independence and democratic journey
Congress Supporters
Opposition Parties
Role in Nation-Building
Congress Supporters
Congress played a pivotal role in India's independence, framing the Constitution, and building democratic institutions.
Opposition Parties
Opposition parties argue that Congress's time as a dominant force has passed and that it is no longer the sole representative of India's democratic values.
- Founded
- December 28, 1885
- Current Leadership
- A. Revanth Reddy (Telangana Chief Minister)
- Significance
- Principal movement in India's independence struggle
- Current Status
- Potent force in India's political landscape
- Celebrations
- Flag hoisting and commemorative events
- Notable Leaders
- Sonia Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao, Dr. Manmohan Singh
Sources
140 years of the Indian National Congress: Where is the Grand Old party headed
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Extends Greetings on Congress's 141st Foundation Day
Congress’s 140th Foundation Day: 3 things to know about the party’s history, and how Gandhi viewed it
Congress Is An Ideology And Ideologies Never Die: Mallikarjun Kharge
