The Election Commission is examining a request from the Congress party, seeking a year’s time to hold organisational elections. Under the EC’s rules, all registered political parties have to hold organisational elections annually. According to sources, the EC received a letter from the Congress more than a week ago, seeking more time for holding organisational elections. It would also mean that Sonia’s term as party president would be extended for a second time. The Congress working committee on November 7 recommended a year’s extension for her as party president.

Source: Hindustan Times December 03, 2016 11:33 UTC