"We Wanted Rahul Gandhi Should Become Congress Chief As...": Ashok Gehlot
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Ashok Gehlot extended his best wishes to outgoing Congress president Sonia Gandhi, saying her resignation is an emotional moment for all party workers and leaders.
Only Rahul Gandhi can challenge BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he has sent a message through his Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Wednesday, even as he assured all support to new Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in strengthening the party.
He also extended his best wishes to outgoing Congress president Sonia Gandhi, saying her resignation is an emotional moment for all party workers and leaders.
Mr Gehlot was among those who accompanied Sonia Gandhi back to her 10, Janpath, residence after Kharge took over from her as the new party chief at the Congress headquarters. He was accompanied by party leaders K C Venugopal, Mukul Wasnik, Randeep Surjewala, and Harish Rawat.
"We wanted that Rahul Gandhi should again become the Congress president as only he can challenge BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Mr Gehlot told reporters.
