<p>The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/congress-leader-sonia-gandhi-admitted-to-sir-ganga-ram-hospital-in-delhi-after-feeling-unwell-due-to-the-change-in-weather-23622497" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Congress</a> has received final eviction notices from the Estate Department to vacate its long-held offices at Akbar Road and Raisina Road in Lutyens&rsquo; Delhi by March 28, sources told PTI.</p>
<p>The development marks a significant moment for the party, which has operated from its Akbar Road headquarters for decades.</p>
<h2>Deadline Set for Vacating Key Party Offices</h2>
<p>The notices direct the Congress to vacate its office at 24 Akbar Road as well as the premises at 5 Raisina Road within a short timeframe, sources told PTI.</p>
<p>The Akbar Road property has served as the party&rsquo;s central <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/union-home-minister-amit-shah-lays-e-foundation-stone-for-delhi-police-special-cell-hq-23616846" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">headquarters</a> since 1978, while the Raisina Road premises house the activities of the Indian Youth Congress.</p>
<p>Sources indicated that the notice was delivered only a few days ago, giving the party less than a week to comply.</p>
<h2>Party Weighs Legal Options</h2>
<p>Congress leaders have expressed concern over the short notice period, with sources suggesting that the party may approach the courts to challenge the eviction, reported PTI.</p>
<p>While there has been no official statement from the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-election-2026-bjp-local-alliances-with-opposite-parties-trigger-leadership-disapproval-in-maharashtra-23611063" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">party leadership</a>, discussions are underway internally to formulate a strategy in response to the move.</p>
<h2>New Headquarters at Indira Bhawan</h2>
<p>The Congress has already constructed a new headquarters, Indira Bhawan, which is expected to serve as its primary office going forward.</p>
<p>However, the transition from its historic Akbar Road office carries both symbolic and operational significance for the party.</p>
<h2>Leaders Question Government&rsquo;s Intent</h2>
<p>Congress MP <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/karti-chidambaram-dismisses-claims-dhurandhar-fake-currency-plot-is-about-him-23616868" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Karti Chidambaram</a> stated that rules should be applied uniformly and not selectively, implying that the party may have been unfairly targeted, reported PTI.</p>
<p>The issue has sparked a political debate, with opposition leaders questioning the timing and intent behind the eviction notices.</p>
<h2>Jairam Ramesh Criticises Govt Over Policy Moves</h2>
<p>Separately, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Centre over its reported plan to amend the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.</p>
<p>He alleged that the government was attempting to divert attention from pressing national issues, including foreign policy challenges and concerns over energy supply amid the ongoing <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/union-home-minister-amit-shah-to-chair-all-party-meeting-on-west-asia-conflict-23622512" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">West Asia</a> crisis.</p>
<p>Ramesh recalled that the law, passed in 2023, provides for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, but is linked to the completion of delimitation and census exercises.</p>
<h2>Political Tensions Escalate</h2>
<p>The eviction notice and the parallel political criticism highlight growing tensions between the ruling government and the opposition.</p>
<p>As the March 28 deadline approaches, the Congress is expected to take a final call on its response, which could include legal recourse and a broader political challenge to the move.</p>
<p><strong>(With inputs from PTI)</strong></p>

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