Ailing Sonia, reluctant Rahul, rebellious G-23: The dilemma of a Congress presidential election

The Congress is poised for some interesting times and internal power struggle. Sonia Gandhi, ever eager to install Rahul Gandhi as her successor, seemed keen to force his hands to either take over as party chief or let the party democratise itself.

The Congress is poised for some interesting times and internal power struggle. Sonia Gandhi, ever eager to install Rahul Gandhi as her successor, seemed keen to force his hands to either take over as party chief or let the party democratise itself. She failed as Rahul dithered, and dissenters, unprepared to throw a leadership challenge, used the Covid-19 catastrophe to defer party polls. Both camps arrived at a consensus, leaving the average Congress worker confused and perplexed. Sonia Raj is to continue, and loyalists and dissenters alike are set to be accommodated in various Congress panels. For some it’s a Sonia-style homoeopathic treatment when surgery is required.