Senior leader and Congress General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala on Friday said that the party would soon begin the process to elect its new chief, adding that 99.

99.9% want Rahul Gandhi as Congress president: Randeep Surjewala

Over 70 per cent turnout was reported on Monday in the by-election to the Jind assembly constituency in Haryana, dubbed as a prestige battle for all four major contenders ahead of parliamentary and assembly polls.

Polling for high-stakes Jind assembly bypoll ends, turnout at over 70%

Jind has become a matter of prestige for political parties in Haryana. Though every election has its own importance, this byelection may impact the fortune of many politicians.

Jind bypoll: An election where national issues are irrelevant

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala will be the party's candidate for the by-election in Haryana's Jind Assembly constituency, reported news agency PTI.

Randeep Surjewala Congress candidate for Haryana's Jind Assembly bypoll

Replying to Amit Shah, Congress leader Randeep Surejwala has said that Congress stand has always been clear and that the BJP is playing the role of Manthara

BJP playing the role of 'Manthara': Congress leader