Sonia, Priyanka meet Kharge after his victory in Cong prez poll

Source: PTI - Edited By: Hemant Waje

Last updated on: October 19, 2022 17:10 IST

IMAGE: Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi with newly elected Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi. Photograph: PTI Photo

Outgoing Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday visited party chief-elect Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in New Delhi soon after he was declared winner and congratulated him.

Gandhi was accompanied by Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during their visit.

IMAGE: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with Kharge. Photograph: PTI Photo

Kharge defeated Shashi Tharoor in the election for the top party post in the results announced on Wednesday.

Kharge will take charge as new Congress president soon.

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