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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.

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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.

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.

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Shimla, 2003

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

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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.

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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Kangana Ranaut claims that if Anupam Kher had declined to make Emergency, she would not have: “His expression is honest.” “Bold Claim: Kangana Ranaut Says She Wouldn’t Have Made Emergency Without Anupam Kher: ‘His Expression Is Honest'”

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Kangana Ranaut claims that if Anupam Kher had declined to make Emergency, she would not have: “His expression is honest.” “Bold Claim: Kangana Ranaut Says She Wouldn’t Have Made Emergency Without Anupam Kher: ‘His Expression Is Honest'”

Kangana Ranaut said that no one “can portray the role of Jayaprakash Narayan except” Anupam Kher. He also showered Kangana with praises.Actor Kangana Ranaut has spoken.

about her Emergency co-star Anupam Kher, revealing that she wouldn’t have made the film had he refused to do it. Speaking with news agency ANI, Kangana also called Anupam Kher the “hero” of the film.

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Kangana talks about importance of having Anupam in Emergency

Kangana said, “It was very important for me to have Anupam ji in this film. If he refused to do Emergency, then I wouldn’t have made it. Look at his on-screen personality…there’s honesty on his face. No one can portray the role of Jayaprakash Narayan except him.”

Anupam calls Kangana ‘one of the finest directors’

Anupam also heaped praise on Kangana. “I was in National School of Drama in New Delhi when Emergency was declared. So, I did not have to do much research for the film…also, Kangana had researched on everyone’s behalf.

This will be one of the finest films made on any political subject. Kangana does effortless work. She has put so much hard work behind Emergency. …To direct the whole film and act as Indira Gandhi isn’t an easy job but Kangana did it… one of the finest directors that I have worked with,” he said.

About Emergency

The film is based on Emergency that was imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977, and its aftermath. In the film, Anupam will essay the role of late politician Jayaprakash Narayan. Kangana will be seen as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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Fans will see Shreyas Talpade in the role of a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Choudhary as Pupul Jayakar and the late Satish Kaushik in the role of Jagjivan Ram.

The film will release in theatres on January 17. Emergency is billed as the story of a watershed moment in the political history of India. Backed by Zee Studios, Emergency is produced by Renu Pitti and Kangana. The screenplay and dialogues are by Ritesh Shah and music is by Sanchit Balhara.

Kangana Ranaut Praises Anupam Kher’s Honesty in ‘Emergency’ Role

Bollywood actress and filmmaker Kangana Ranaut recently revealed how pivotal veteran actor Anupam Kher was in shaping her upcoming film Emergency. In a candid statement, Kangana shared that if Anupam Kher had declined to join the project.

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she might have reconsidered making the film altogether. According to Kangana, Kher’s performance and his honest expression bring a critical authenticity to the film, which is set against the backdrop of one of India’s most controversial political periods.

In Emergency, Kangana steps into the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi while also directing the ambitious project. Anupam Kher plays Jayaprakash Narayan, the renowned socialist leader and political.

thinker who spearheaded the movement against the Emergency imposed in 1975. Discussing Kher’s portrayal, Kangana said, “Jayaprakash Narayan’s character needed someone with incredible depth, honesty,

Kangana went on to admit that without Kher’s agreement, she would have struggled to envision the project. “If he had refused, I might have thought twice about making the film. His acceptance was a moment of relief for me because his performance has brought the soul of Jayaprakash Narayan to life,” she added.

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The collaboration marks another milestone for the duo, both known for their bold choices and willingness to tackle challenging narratives. Kangana’s statement highlights the deep respect she has for Kher’s craft and underscores the collaborative effort that goes into making a project as ambitious as Emergency.

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