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differences in the
rajasthan congress
have once again come
to the fore

old party, the Congress and its president, Rahul Gandhi. complete overhaul’ of the party at the earliest, while committing to
Now the ball is in Rahul’s court. However, what is adding fuel to bring about a plan soon to this effect.
fire are media reports that Rahul Gandhi is adamant on resign- It also stated that it had accepted the mandate of the general
ing. Fresh reports suggested that Rahul Gandhi has already deliv- elections and resolved to play the role of a constructive Opposi-
ered an ultimatum to long-time Gandhi family confidant Ahmed tion in the coming days.
Patel. Gandhi, reportedly, asked Patel to find a replacement as he If Rahul takes back his resignation, then Con-
was firm on his decision to step down as Congress chief. So, will gress might elect a working president to share his
Rahul Gandhi really resign and continue to sulk? work load. Punjab Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Sin-
Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told “At a gh, Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot, Ashok Gehlot, and
meeting of the CWC a resolution was passed. While reading the Jyotiraditya Scindia have chances to be elected. While the work-
resolution passed by the CWC, Surjewala informed that while ing president can take care of day-to-day work, Rahul can try to
responding to Gandhi’s proposal of resigning, the committee rejuvenate the party.
members “unanimously and in one voice” rejected his resignation Reports emanating from the Congress party hints at the ap-
and requested him to continue leading the party. The resolution pointment of a working president, an idea mooted by a few senior
adopted by the CWC also called for a ‘thorough introspection and leaders. The new appointee will take some workload off the shoul-

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