In a significant development, the Congress party recently held a crucial meeting of its highest decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee (CWC), at the iconic Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum in Ahmedabad. This move was seen as a strategic attempt by the party to assert its claim over Patel’s legacy, which has been a subject of contention with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Mallikarjun Kharge, a senior Congress leader, used the platform to criticize the BJP-RSS for allegedly appropriating Patel’s heritage, pointing out Patel’s historical decision to ban the RSS and underlining the strong camaraderie between Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru. The Congress party’s objective behind this meeting was to challenge the narrative propagated by its opponents that the party has marginalized Patel’s contributions. By choosing the venue of the meeting with deliberate symbolism, the Congress party aimed to send a clear message about its commitment to upholding Patel’s legacy and countering any attempts to rewrite history. This move also reflects the party’s efforts to rejuvenate its image and reconnect with its historical roots, particularly in the context of the upcoming elections. The CWC meeting at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum underlines the party’s strategic positioning and its focus on reclaiming its place in India’s political landscape.