Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi addressed a letter to the extended Congress Working Committee during the centenary celebrations of the 1924 Congress Session in Belagavi. While unable to attend, she emphasized the need to safeguard Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy against current threats.

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• Sonia Gandhi regretted missing the historic CWC meeting held in Belagavi for the centenary of the 1924 Congress Session.
• She noted Mahatma Gandhi’s presidency at the 39th Congress Session in Belagavi was a turning point for India’s Independence movement.
• Emphasized rededicating efforts to preserve and promote Gandhi’s legacy as the Congress’s fundamental source of inspiration.
• Criticized the Central government, alleging Gandhi’s legacy is under threat from ideologies and institutions that glorify his assassins.
• Highlighted the assault on Gandhian institutions across India and called for renewed resolve through the Nava Satyagraha Baithak.
• Urged the Congress to confront these forces with unwavering determination and unity.
• Encouraged discussions on strengthening the Congress organization to face contemporary challenges.
• Called for collective and individual efforts to tackle the challenges with urgency and purpose.