Rahul Gandhi should lead after Sonia steps down: Gujarat Congress

Gujarat Congress on Monday said Rahul Gandhi should le party whenever Sonia Gandhi steps down as interim president.

Gujarat unit said Sonia Gandhi decided to continue as interim president of party to hour feelings of party workers, hours after Congress Working Committee (CWC) urged her to hold position till an AICC session is convened.

tably, Gujarat Congress h on Sunday passed a resolution urging Rahul Gandhi to "immediately take over as AICC president" if Sonia Gandhi decides to step down.

"All Congress workers are having immense faith in Gandhi family for sacrifices y have me to keep country united. Soniaji never wanted any position for herself. She has decided to continue as interim chief just to hour feelings of partymen," said Gujarat Congress chief Amit Chavda.

He, however, said Rahul Gandhi should come back as party chief once his mor, Sonia Gandhi, steps down.

"Congress workers as well as common people are having a feeling that Rahulji should become party president after Sonia Gandhi. country needs Rahul Gandhi to fight dictatorial regime and to restore harmony and unity," he ded.

State working president Hardik Patel echoed Chavda's views.

"Congress won Lok Sabha elections in 2004 and 2009 under leership and guidance of Sonia Gandhi. Country's youths wanted to see Rahulji as Congress president after Soniaji. But, he once again declined," said Patel.

He said Rahul Gandhi should become "active" and le Congress if party wants to win 2024 general elections.