‘My aim is to make Congress No. 1 party in Maharashtra’

When I met Rahul Gandhiji, I had decided that I would not ask anything. Instead I would only perform better on whatever position is given to me. I had never asked for the Assembly Speaker’s post, but when I was chosen, I showed the real power of this chair. Party leaders took feedback from State leaders and then I was told to resign. I did. The next day my name was announced [for State president]. I had never sought this post. This responsibility is bestowed upon me by the high command.