Finally, Shashi Tharoor and Gandhi's-Backed Mallikarjun Kharge will square off.

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According to sources, Mallikarjun Kharge is set to step down as Leader of the Opposition in the

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Rajya Sabha in accordance with the Congress' "one person, one post" policy.

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Mallikarjun Kharge, the Gandhis' candidate for Congress president, has entered the race in New

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Delhi. Political veteran Digvijaya Singh decided against running, making Shashi Tharoor the other front-runner.

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Mr. Kharge, who announced his candidacy today, is apparently intending to quit as Leader of

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Some of the well-known people who have backed Mr. Kharge for the election include former

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chief ministers Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Digvijaya Singh, and Prithviraj Chavan, former defense

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