Cong gets new address at 9A, Kotla Road after 47 years
The new office marks a historic moment for the party's legacy spanning over 139 years. The grand old party has operated from the 24, Akbar Road premises for the last 47 years.
Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi arrived here on Saturday to join her son Rahul Gandhi, who is on a two-day personal visit to the Valley.
Sonia Gandhi was received at the Srinagar airport by senior Congress leaders.
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Rahul Gandhi, who arrived here on Friday after his week-long visit to the Ladakh region, is staying in a houseboat in the Nigeen Lake. Sonia Gandhi took a boat ride on Nigeen Lake after her arrival.
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Party sources said that Rahul Gandhi is on a two-day private visit to the Valley as J&K is his “home” and he loves the local people. The sources also said that the family will visit the Gulmarg ski resort on Sunday.
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