Cong should look outside Nehru-Gandhi family for leadership: Sharmistha Mukherjee
“The Congress is still the main opposition party. Its place is undisputed. But how to strengthen this presence? This is the question. It is the job of party leaders to consider this," Sharmistha Mukherjee said.News Arena Network - Jaipur - UPDATED: February 5, 2024, 05:00 AM - 3 mins read
Congress leader - Sharmistha Mukherjee said the party should now look outside Nehru-Gandhi family for leadership.
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