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The history of Congress’ brainstorming sessions: A look back at the party’s earlier ‘Chintan Shivirs’

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The history of Congress’ brainstorming sessions: A look back at the party’s earlier ‘Chintan Shivirs’

Chintan Shivir, Congress’ brainstorming session, begins today in Udaipur, Rajasthan’s lake city. The three-day conclave’s main goal is to come up with a solid action plan for the party to move forward.

“At the Chintan Shivir session, the Congress will introspect, contemplate, and reflect on the way forward, as well as new milestones to be crossed,” said the party’s general secretary Randeep Surjewala.

Nearly 500 delegates will be split into 70-person groups to brainstorm on topics such as social justice and empowerment, politics, organisation, economy, farmers, and youth. They will present their reports to the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on May 15 after the session.

Sonia Gandhi, the Congress president, will deliver the opening remarks, and Rahul Gandhi will deliver the closing remarks. However, this is not the first time such gatherings have taken place under Sonia Gandhi’s leadership. Since 1998, the party has held three more sessions.

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1998, Pachmarhi

Soon after Sonia Gandhi was elected party president, the first Chintan Shivir was held in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. Congress faced similar challenges at the time.

Congress did not cede its turf to alliance parties for short-term political gain at the end of the session. The party decided that it didn’t need the alliance to win elections and that it could survive on the charisma of its leaders alone.

Shimla, 2003

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Congress realised the value of forming an alliance five years later. They chose to form a coalition of “progressive thinking men and women, institutions, and political movements who share our understanding of India’s past, current concerns, and vision for India’s future to join us in this historic endeavour.”

Congress was able to stay in power for a decade thanks to the Shivir of 2003. MGNREGA, food security, social and economic empowerment, and RTE were all part of the party’s rights-based governance model.

Jaipur, 2013

Prior to the 2014 general elections, the party felt the need for another round of brainstorming sessions. Rahul Gandhi was formally elevated as the party’s vice-president during this session. The party’s youth wing, the National Students’ Union of India and Indian Youth Congress, attended the Shivir for the first time.

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The party even devised a strategy for the 2014 general elections, but under the Modi wave, nothing really translated into electoral politics.

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Fans defend ‘committed’ Alice Kaushik for getting cosy with Avinash Mishra on Bigg Boss 18, call it ‘sibling-like bond’

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Fans defend ‘committed’ Alice Kaushik for getting cosy with Avinash Mishra on Bigg Boss 18, call it ‘sibling-like bond’

A recent clip of Alice Kaushik and Avinash Mishra from Bigg Boss 18 left the internet divided. The show premiers on Colors TV at 10 pm.

Bigg Boss 18 is known for its in-house fights, heartbreaks, friendships and brewing romance among housemates. Recently, a candid moment between Alice Kaushik and Avinash Mishra left the internet divided. While a section of social media users criticised Alice and Avinash for cuddling on camera, others defended it a “sibling-like bond” among genuine friends. (Also read: Shoaib Ibrahim reveals reason behind turning down Bigg Boss 18: ‘Bahut zyada favour ya humiliation hota hai’)

Alice-Avinash viral clip sparks online debate

In the viral pictures and videos from a recent episode, circulating on social media, audiences have been divided about Alice and Avinash’s friendship. Since the duo is supposed to share the same bed as per Bigg per house rules, their brief ‘cuddling’ moment left a section of social media users uneasy. While some questioned the former’s commitment to her boyfriend, others called out those shaming the actor. Many fans pointed out the irony of “making baseless judgments” in an era where people advocate women’s empowerment.

Twitter divided over Alice-Avinash ‘cuddling’ clip

A Twitter post showcasing Alice and Avinash sharing the same bed as per Bigg Boss rules read, “Meet #AliceKaushik Alice claims to be in a serious relationship outside with plans of getting married to her boyfriend. Here she is cuddling & sleeping with #AvinashMishra.” A user backed the tweet and commented, “Hypocrisy next level.” While defending Alice’s personal choice, a fan replied, “They are looking cute.. Kanwar and Alice relationship is strong…He knows that he means world to her… literally…Stop your sick mind.”

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A user shared a gif from FRIENDS showing Mathew Perry embracing Jennifer Anniston on-screen as they portrayed Chandler and Rachel respectively in the series.

Fan calls out judgments over Alice-Avinash friendship

A user, in his long post, wrote, “#BiggBoss18: Defend #AliceKaushik and #AvinashMishra’s Friendship! Since last night, a photo of #AliceKaushik and #AvinashMishra has been circulating widely, shared by a popular BiggBoss portal, and sadly, it’s sparked some unfair criticism. Let’s get this straight: #BiggBoss has had contestants share beds for years, often leading to discomfort at first, but many find it’s simply part of adjusting to life in the house. In today’s era, when we’re advocating for women’s empowerment, it’s disappointing to see people quick to shame a woman for a genuine, respectful friendship. Alice and Avinash have a bond that’s easy and comfortable—maybe even sibling-like! They’re friends, nothing more, and both are at ease in each other’s company. So why create an issue? Let’s choose positivity and celebrate real connections rather than making baseless judgments.”

Bigg Boss 18 airs on Colors TV every night at 10 PM, and can be streamed on JioCinema.

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