Kripalani To Kharge: The 18 Congress Presidents Since India's Independence

Mallikaarjun Kharge became the new Congress President after defeating Shashi Tharoor in the poll. Let us take a look at the Congress leaders who become the party president after India's Independence.

Mallikaarjun Kharge became the new Congress President after defeating Shashi Tharoor in the poll. Let us take a look at the Congress leaders who become the party president after India's Independence.

Acharya Kripalani was the Congress president when the transfer of power took place as India became independent in 1947. He suffered a defeat in the party election in 1950, after which he left Congress. (Image Source: Indian National Congress)

Bhograju Pattabhi Sitaramaiya remained the Congress president from 1948 to 1949. He became the party chief after Jawaharlal Nehru's support. (Raj Bhavan, Madhya Pradesh)