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The Razakars went on a killing spree in Kharge's home village, killing his mother and sister. This is ironic given that Kharge's opponents frequently accuse him of being too soft on radical Islamists.
Outgoing Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party's General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday reached the residence of Mallikarjun Kharge and congratulated him on being elected as the new party president.
In a political career spanning more than 50 years, Kharge has proven himself to be a committed Congressman more than once, showing exemplary skills in crisis management, governance and leadership.
On Wednesday, the 80-year-old won the Congress presidential election hands down, polling 7,897 votes to Shashi Tharoor’s 1,072
Alva, who has been a four-time governor and former Union Minister, is in race with West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, the NDA candidate for the Vice Presidential election.