Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Ashwani Kumar on Congress Revival
Ashwani Kumar, a former Congress leader, spoke at the launch of his book 'Guardians of the Republic'.
He said that the Congress party is important for having an effective opposition in India but has lost some ground.
He believes the party needs to look inward to strengthen itself.
Kumar also talked about the importance of magnanimity in leadership, citing examples like Manmohan Singh and Jawaharlal Nehru.
He mentioned that while the opposition raises concerns about election manipulation, they should also accept results when they win.
The book discusses important issues like democracy, human dignity, and human rights.
Ashwani Kumar emphasized the importance of the Congress party in Indian politics and its need for revival.
He praised the magnanimity of leaders like Manmohan Singh and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Kumar noted that the Congress party has lost some ground and needs to introspect to strengthen itself.
He discussed the opposition's concerns about election manipulation but advised consistency in accepting results.
The book 'Guardians of the Republic' addresses constitutional issues and the future of Indian democracy.
- Who
- Ashwani Kumar, former Union minister and Congress leader
- What
- Launch of Ashwani Kumar's book 'Guardians of the Republic' and discussion on Congress revival
- When
- December 12
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To discuss the importance of the Congress party in Indian politics and the need for its revival
Congress Party Supporters
BJP and Opposition Critics
Party Revival
Congress Party Supporters
The Congress party needs to introspect and strengthen itself to remain an effective opposition.
BJP and Opposition Critics
The BJP is not obligated to strengthen the Congress; it must revive itself.
Election Manipulation
Congress Party Supporters
Opposition claims of election manipulation should be considered, but parties must accept results when they win.
BJP and Opposition Critics
The opposition's claims of election manipulation lack credibility when they form governments based on the same election results.
- Event
- Launch of Ashwani Kumar's book 'Guardians of the Republic'
- Speaker
- Ashwani Kumar, former Union minister and Congress leader
- Key Message
- Congress needs to revive itself as an effective opposition
- Book Focus
- Constitutional issues, democracy, human dignity, and human rights
- Attendees
- Former Supreme Court judge Madan Lokur, former foreign secretary Shyam Saran, Gursharan Kaur, M Hamid Ansari, Ghulam Nabi Azad
- Date
- December 12
- Location
- New Delhi
Sources
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