2001 Indian National Congress presidential election

The 2001 Indian National Congress presidential election was a significant internal electoral event held within the Indian National Congress (INC) party. Conducted in a context of political realignment, this election aimed to select a new president following the resignation of Sonia Gandhi in early 2001 due to stoic pressures surrounding electoral performance and party governance. The election saw key figures like Sonia Gandhi and senior leader Jitendra Prasada compete for leadership, reflecting the party's diverse ideological factions and regional dynamics. Ultimately, the election reinforced the prominence of Sonia Gandhi in the party hierarchy, securing her position in the wake of a tumultuous period marked by both internal dissent and external political challenges.