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  Rajya Sabha race intensifies in Congress; 24 Akbar Road bungalow retention seen as strategic subtext

  India | May 18, 2026 18:15 IST

  In Karnataka, the candidature of party president Mallikarjun Kharge for the Rajya Sabha is considered certain. Additionally, one seat is expected to go to a Lingayat community representative, while discussions continue over the remaining seat.

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  Sonia Gandhi wants to retire in 2016, says book

  Politics | October 08, 2013 18:09 IST

  New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi wants to retire when she turns 70 in 2016 and this is what has prompted the party to give a 'bigger role' to her son Rahul Gandhi, says a