The party has announced the official results, declaring Kharge as the new chief which has sparked a new beginning for the party amidst the tough times. 

Earlier this week, Tharoor got consent from Sonia Gandhi to run for president. However, his drive to build momentum met with a setback in Kerala. 

While Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has been touted to be the frontrunner for the top post, the latest entrant to the race is Congress MP from Kerala, Shashi Tharoor.