‘Rachnatmak Congress’ meet to focus on unemployment, social justice
The Indian National Congress is hosting a two-day national convention called 'Rachnatmak Congress' in New Delhi to discuss unemployment, social justice, and organizational strategy. Party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are expected to address the delegates.
Why it matters
This event signals the party's attempt to re-engage with civil society and refine its political strategy ahead of future electoral cycles.
The "Rachnatmak Congress”, a Congress wing that works with civil society, will hold a two-day national convention in New Delhi on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) and Thursday (August 13), focusing on education, unemployment, social and economic justice and environmental concerns.
The convention, being organised to discuss public issues and evolve the Congress’ political and organisational strategy, will bring together representatives from across the country.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi are scheduled to address the gathering.
Addressing a press conference on Tuesday (August 11), ‘Rachnatmak Congress’ president Sandeep Dikshit said the exercise would seek to place people’s concerns at the centre of the discussions.
About 400 delegates are expected to attend on the first day and nearly 600 on the second, he said.
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