Sonia Gandhi, the Congress Parliamentary Party chief, inaugurated the party’s new headquarters at 9A, Kotla Road in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking a significant moment in the history of the grand old party, which had been based at 24, Akbar Road for the past 47 years. The headquarters is named after the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi — in a tribute to her legacy and contributions to the nation and the party.
During the event, party leaders raised the party flag at the new headquarters, followed by the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ and the national anthem. Sonia Gandhi then officially inaugurated the building and invited Kharge to join her in cutting the ribbon at the entrance. Interestingly, the new headquarters, Indira Bhawan, is located just under a kilometre from the BJP’s national headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg in New Delhi. Despite being on the same road, the Congress office is located on Kotla Marg, not Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg.
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The headquarters is named after the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi – in a tribute to her legacy and contributions to the nation and the party. (Photo Credit: Congress)
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On Wednesday, Sonia Gandhi, the Congress Parliamentary Party leader, officially opened the party’s new national headquarters at 9A, Kotla Road in New Delhi.(Photo Credit: Congress) -
The ceremony was attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, who joined Sonia Gandhi. (Photo Credit: Congress) -
The new headquarters, named “Indira Gandhi Bhawan,” has been under development for more than fifteen years. (Photo Credit: Congress) -
The Congress leaders expressed great pride as they celebrated the significant occasion. (Photo Credit: Congress) -
Around 400 senior Congress leaders from across India attended the inauguration ceremony. (Photo Credit: Congress) -
The event was attended by members of the Congress Working Committee, Permanent and Special Invitees, as well as party leaders from state branches. (Photo Credit: Congress) -
The event was also attended by PCC presidents, Congress Legislature Party leaders, and MPs from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. (Photo Credit: Congress) -
The foundation stone for the building was laid in December 2009 by then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi, but it took 15 years to complete the construction. (Photo Credit: Congress) -
The new building stands as a testament to the party’s legacy and its dedication to serving the people of India. (Photo Credit: Congress) -
Rahul Gandhi also spoke to the gathering, emphasizing that the new headquarters is not merely a building, but one that is deeply connected to the soil of the country. (Photo Credit: Congress)
