Veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has entered the race for Congress president as the choice of the Gandhis, sources say. another Veteran leader Digvijaya Singh has opted out, leaving Shashi Tharoor as the only other candidate.

Kharge is likely to resign as Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha in line with the Congress's "one person, one post" rule, said sources.
Both Kharge and Tharoor are expected to file their nomination today before the 3 pm deadline.

Veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has entered the race for Congress president as the choice of the Gandhis, sources say. another Veteran leader Digvijaya Singh has opted out, leaving Shashi Tharoor as the only other candidate.

Kharge is likely to resign as Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha in line with the Congress's "one person, one post" rule, said sources.
Both Kharge and Tharoor are expected to file their nomination today before the 3 pm deadline.