Rahul Gandhi must take over as Congress president, rejig party: Digvijaya Singh

[Prayas]

It's not only good for BJP supporters. However, for country to. Who would like to have a 44 year young Kid/Comedian as PM of the country.

Aur aisi haar ke baad pappu ko pappu hone ka no chance:rofl

 

[Prayas]

So dynsaty and congress mukt bharat achieved

 

[Skull and Bones]

 

[pursuit of happiness]

The time has come for Rahul Gandhi to take full charge of Congress as its handson leader while Sonia Gandhi can continue to mentor the party, AICC General Secretary Digvijaya Singh told ET in an exclusive interaction on Friday. "Rahulji should take charge as the president of Congress at the earliest and must embark on a Bharat Yatra as a mass-contact programme across the country," Singh said, adding that Sonia could remain the chairperson of United Progressive Alliance.

Apart from Singh, senior party leaders including Ahmed Patel, AK Antony, P Chidambaram, Ambika Soni, Ashok Gehlot, Sheila Dikshit, Veerappa Moily, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mallikarjun Kharge, Oscar Fernandes and Mukul Wasnik have had discussions with Rahul in the past few weeks and days. Many of these leaders told ET separately that they have conveyed to Rahul that it's time he took over as the party chief.

There is a palpable sense of expectation, and even confidence, among some influential Congress leaders that Rahul, long seen as a "reluctant heir", "is now ready" to take charge and lead from the front after the party's crushing defeat in the general elections. Many feel the "earlier" Rahul takes charge, "the better", as it will put an end to the lingering doubts/confusions about his plans besides giving the party the much-needed sense of direction.

Speaking to ET at his Lodhi Estate residence, Singh also said Rahul is the chosen one to lead Congress. "There is no one in the party who will challenge Rahulji's leadership," he said.


On the possibility of a rejig in the party's top leadership, Singh said, "Once he takes charge, he may do that. It is up to him." After taking charge, Rahul should immediately re-assess the socio-economic policy of Congress, Singh said, adding that he must also focus on holding a transparent drive for party membership, and organisational elections by putting an end to bogus practices.

Ever since Rahul Gandhi became AICC general secretary in 2005, and later the vice-president in 2013, he has been carrying out his own "experiments and reforms" within the organization.

He started with the Youth Congress and NSUI and has now turned his attention to the main party. There have been reports of some of Rahul's "innovative ideas" conflicting with the approach of "traditional leaders, especially the old guard".


Rahul Gandhi must take over as Congress president, rejig party: Digvijaya Singh - The Economic Times

My Take - I think Congress needs Young Blood & I think RaGa would be the best President of Congress. I agree with Mr. Singh.

@JanjaWeed @Sidak @scorpionx @levina @nair @seiko @kurup @others your take?

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q.Should Rahul Gandhi be Made Congress President?
option
1. for benefit of congress
2.for benefit of bjp
3. for benefit of nation
4. benefit of world/ humanity
5. benefit of gandhi family.
6. for RTI, women , empowerment
7. work in progress
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he is ok.. need to work hard to be good ..
its new age india .. learn it earn it..

 

[rubyjackass]

^^^

RaGa is OK?!!

 

[Levina]

The time has come for Rahul Gandhi to take full charge of Congress as its handson leader while Sonia Gandhi can continue to mentor the party, AICC General Secretary Digvijaya Singh told ET in an exclusive interaction on Friday. "Rahulji should take charge as the president of Congress at the earliest and must embark on a Bharat Yatra as a mass-contact programme across the country," Singh said, adding that Sonia could remain the chairperson of United Progressive Alliance.

Apart from Singh, senior party leaders including Ahmed Patel, AK Antony, P Chidambaram, Ambika Soni, Ashok Gehlot, Sheila Dikshit, Veerappa Moily, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mallikarjun Kharge, Oscar Fernandes and Mukul Wasnik have had discussions with Rahul in the past few weeks and days. Many of these leaders told ET separately that they have conveyed to Rahul that it's time he took over as the party chief.

There is a palpable sense of expectation, and even confidence, among some influential Congress leaders that Rahul, long seen as a "reluctant heir", "is now ready" to take charge and lead from the front after the party's crushing defeat in the general elections. Many feel the "earlier" Rahul takes charge, "the better", as it will put an end to the lingering doubts/confusions about his plans besides giving the party the much-needed sense of direction.

Speaking to ET at his Lodhi Estate residence, Singh also said Rahul is the chosen one to lead Congress. "There is no one in the party who will challenge Rahulji's leadership," he said.


On the possibility of a rejig in the party's top leadership, Singh said, "Once he takes charge, he may do that. It is up to him." After taking charge, Rahul should immediately re-assess the socio-economic policy of Congress, Singh said, adding that he must also focus on holding a transparent drive for party membership, and organisational elections by putting an end to bogus practices.

Ever since Rahul Gandhi became AICC general secretary in 2005, and later the vice-president in 2013, he has been carrying out his own "experiments and reforms" within the organization.

He started with the Youth Congress and NSUI and has now turned his attention to the main party. There have been reports of some of Rahul's "innovative ideas" conflicting with the approach of "traditional leaders, especially the old guard".


Rahul Gandhi must take over as Congress president, rejig party: Digvijaya Singh - The Economic Times

My Take - I think Congress needs Young Blood & I think RaGa would be the best President of Congress. I agree with Mr. Singh.

@JanjaWeed @Sidak @scorpionx @levina @nair @seiko @kurup @others your take?

I think expecting Rahul Gandhi to lead congress is liking expecting a fish to climb the tree. He can NOT do it.

 

[Levina]

If you are a BJP supporter, then Rahul Gandhi is the best guy for the post of Congress President.........

The only advantage i see is, He will be getting married soon, so that the next line of leadership can be made.....

Really???
Is he getting married to his columbian GF??

 

[arp2041]

The only advantage i see is, He will be getting married soon, so that the next line of leadership can be made.....

The only DISADVANTAGE I see is that ppl see the continuation of DYNASTY as an Advantage........Don't blame BJP, Congress has brought it on itself.

Bring a Modi (i mean someone who has risen through ranks with his/her hardwork) & I (& many others) will think of voting for Congress.

Until than the Mission of #congressmuktbharat is not just BJP's mission but of Congress itself!!

 

[nair]

The only DISADVANTAGE I see is that ppl see the continuation of DYNASTY as an Advantage........Don't blame BJP, Congress has brought it on itself.

Bring a Modi (i mean someone who has risen through ranks with his/her hardwork) & I (& many others) will think of voting for Congress.

Until than the Mission of #congressmuktbharat is not just BJP's mission but of Congress itself!!

With the kind of statement coming from congress i dont see any change in their attitude, in this thread itself there is a post in which anand sharma talks about sonia and rahul as the supreme leaders..... Sad to see the way a party which ruled India for 50 years going down in drain.....

 

[Bombaywalla]

Looks like Digvijay has lost it, and I couldn't be happier.

I for one cannot wait to see Rahul Gandhi as president of the Congress - the dude will single handedly be the cause for the complete and utter decimation of the Indian Congress! :banana:

 

[Sam Manekshaw]

Rahul Gandhi is biggest BJP and NaMo supporter. Make him Congress President, so that he can contribute towards 'Congress Mukt Bharat'.

you are mean

 

[Parul]

you are mean

I am what I am. Sir Eminem.

 

[Maravan]

Yes Rahul must be made congress president. That would be the best chance to end congress in all the states..

 

[Sam Manekshaw]

I am what I am. Sir Eminem.

 

[Parul]

Theek Hai.