New Congress president will decide my role: Rahul Gandhi

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Congress MP Rahul Gandhi takes questions on the presidential polls during the Andhra Pradesh leg of the Yatra. “Everyone asks questions about polls in Congress. I’m proud that Congress has had open and transparent polls. Why is nobody interested in elections in other parties, including the BJP and other regional parties?”

On being asked who will lead the party, Rahul Gandhi said, “The Congress President is the supreme authority in the party. Whoever gets elected will decide the way forward. (This question was asked before the results were announced.

After news reaches that Mallikarjun Kharge has won the polls, Rahul adds “I can’t comment on Congress President’s role, that’s for Mr Kharge to comment on. The President will decide what my role is…”, says Rahul Gandhi.

Shashi Tharoor who garnered just about a 1000 votes said the party owes an irredeemable debt to outgoing president Sonia Gandhi for her leadership and for being the anchor during crucial moments.