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Congress leader Harish Rawat said on Saturday that Sonia Gandhi is the new interim president of the Congress party.

He made the announcement after a meeting of Congress Working Committee (CWC) at the party headquarters in New Delhi.

Earlier, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad had said that Sonia Gandhi is the "new Congress President".

Congress party general secretary K C Venugopal said that the party&nbsp;unanimously elected Sonia Gandhi.

Venugopal said that Congress Working Committee (CWC) has unanimously resolved to request Sonia Gandhi to take over as the Interim president, pending the election of a regular president by the AICC.

Venugopal also said that CWC unanimously resolved that Rahul Gandhi should continue as Congress president and requested him to accept this decision, however, he declined to withdraw his resignation.

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Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Congress leaders AK Antony, Mallikarjun Kharge,&nbsp;Jyotiraditya Scindia,&nbsp;Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, P Chidambaram and several others were present.

Congress leader Harish Rawat said on Saturday that Sonia Gandhi is the new interim president of the Congress party. He made the announcement after a meeting of Congress Working Committee (CWC) at the party headquarters in New Delhi.

Congress leader Harish Rawat said on Saturday that Sonia Gandhi is the new interim president of the Congress party. He made the announcement after a meeting of Congress Working Committee (CWC) at the party headquarters in New Delhi. Earlier, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad had said that Sonia Gandhi is the "new Congress President". Congress party general secretary K C Venugopal said that the party unanimously elected Sonia Gandhi. Venugopal said that Congress Working Committee (CWC) has unanimously resolved to request Sonia Gandhi to take over as the Interim president, pending the election of a regular president by the AICC. Venugopal also said that CWC unanimously resolved that Rahul Gandhi should continue as Congress president and requested him to accept this decision, however, he declined to withdraw his resignation. Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress: Sonia Gandhi is the new Congress president. pic.twitter.com/tMkQNijDeM — ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2019 × Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Congress leaders AK Antony, Mallikarjun Kharge, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, P Chidambaram and several others were present.

Sonia Gandhi to be interim Congress president

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said that he hopes to see another "dynamic youth leader as Congress president to galvanise the party".

He added that the Congress Working Committee (CWC) should "take note of young India's need for a young leader". &nbsp;

"After the unfortunate decision of Rahul Gandhi to quit, hope to see another dynamic youth leader as Congress president to galvanise party. Urge CWC to take note of young India’s need for a young leader, aligned to aspirations of large youth population and with grassroots connect," Singh stated.&nbsp;

Earlier this week, Rahul Gandhi put all speculations and anticipations to end by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/honour-for-me-to-serve-congress-party-rahul-gandhi-tweets-his-resignation-letter-232732">taking to Twitter and posting a mammoth letter</a>, solidifying his decision to stand firm with respect to his resignation as the party chief.&nbsp;

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"It is an honour for me to serve the Congress Party, whose values and ideals have served as the lifeblood of our beautiful nation. I owe the country and my organisation a debt of tremendous gratitude and love. Jai Hind," he said in his tweet which also has a copy of his resignation letter.

"As president of the Congress party, I am responsible for the loss of the 2019 election," Gandhi said in his letter sent to the CWC.

Rahul also removed his designation as Congress president from his official Twitter handle.

Earlier on Wednesday, he had said that Congress should elect a new president without any further delay.

"Party should decide on the new president quickly without further delay, I'm nowhere in this process. I have already submitted my resignation and I am no longer the party president. CWC should convene a meeting at the earliest and decide," he told reporters.

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said that he hopes to see another "dynamic youth leader as Congress president to galvanise the party". He added that the Congress Working Committee (CWC) should "take note of young India's need for a young leader".

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said that he hopes to see another "dynamic youth leader as Congress president to galvanise the party". He added that the Congress Working Committee (CWC) should "take note of young India's need for a young leader". "After the unfortunate decision of Rahul Gandhi to quit, hope to see another dynamic youth leader as Congress president to galvanise party. Urge CWC to take note of young India’s need for a young leader, aligned to aspirations of large youth population and with grassroots connect," Singh stated. Earlier this week, Rahul Gandhi put all speculations and anticipations to end by taking to Twitter and posting a mammoth letter, solidifying his decision to stand firm with respect to his resignation as the party chief. Punjab CM: After unfortunate decision of Rahul Gandhi to quit, hope to see another dynamic youth leader as Congress president to galvanise party. Urge CWC to take note of young India’s need for young leader, aligned to aspirations of large youth population&with grassroots connect pic.twitter.com/eAg8LvF4Ox — ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2019 × "It is an honour for me to serve the Congress Party, whose values and ideals have served as the lifeblood of our beautiful nation. I owe the country and my organisation a debt of tremendous gratitude and love. Jai Hind," he said in his tweet which also has a copy of his resignation letter. "As president of the Congress party, I am responsible for the loss of the 2019 election," Gandhi said in his letter sent to the CWC. Rahul also removed his designation as Congress president from his official Twitter handle. Earlier on Wednesday, he had said that Congress should elect a new president without any further delay. "Party should decide on the new president quickly without further delay, I'm nowhere in this process. I have already submitted my resignation and I am no longer the party president. CWC should convene a meeting at the earliest and decide," he told reporters.

Hope to see dynamic youth leader as Congress president: Amarinder Singh

Former union minister Aslam Sher Khan on Friday said he has offered to step into Rahul Gandhi's shoes as the Congress President after Rahul said he wanted someone from outside the Nehru-Gandhi family to assume the responsibility.

"I wrote the letter when Rahul Gandhi offered to leave the post of Congress President and asked someone from outside the Nehru-Gandhi family to take over his role. In the letter, I mentioned that if Rahul wanted to continue at the post he very well could, but if not, then I would like to assume the responsibility for two years," he told ANI here.

Khan is the first leader to stake claim to the post after Gandhi offered his resignation at the Congress Working Committee meeting in Delhi on May 25 following the debacle in Lok Sabha elections.

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) had unanimously rejected the offer and passed a new resolution which authorised Gandhi to revamp the organisation.Khan added his intent behind writing the letter was to ensure a makeover of the party and there were no hopes for any personal gains.

"The letter was not written for personal gains. It is because I believe Congress needs a makeover and it needs to be realigned with the nationalist identity. It is because of these reasons that I became ready to assume the responsibilities when the party is going through tough times," he said.

Khan, however, said he did not blame Rahul for the defeat as "he left no stone unturned but the narrative of the Congress simply failed to connect with the people and they again went with Narendra Modi."

He talked about luck stating that a change is needed to improve the chances of the oldest party in India and added, "No doubt a change is needed and if someone who is a better candidate than me, can also be given the role."

Former union minister Aslam Sher Khan on Friday said he has offered to step into Rahul Gandhi's shoes as the Congress President after Rahul said he wanted someone from outside the Nehru-Gandhi family to assume the responsibility.

Former union minister Aslam Sher Khan on Friday said he has offered to step into Rahul Gandhi's shoes as the Congress President after Rahul said he wanted someone from outside the Nehru-Gandhi family to assume the responsibility. "I wrote the letter when Rahul Gandhi offered to leave the post of Congress President and asked someone from outside the Nehru-Gandhi family to take over his role. In the letter, I mentioned that if Rahul wanted to continue at the post he very well could, but if not, then I would like to assume the responsibility for two years," he told ANI here. Khan is the first leader to stake claim to the post after Gandhi offered his resignation at the Congress Working Committee meeting in Delhi on May 25 following the debacle in Lok Sabha elections. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) had unanimously rejected the offer and passed a new resolution which authorised Gandhi to revamp the organisation.Khan added his intent behind writing the letter was to ensure a makeover of the party and there were no hopes for any personal gains. "The letter was not written for personal gains. It is because I believe Congress needs a makeover and it needs to be realigned with the nationalist identity. It is because of these reasons that I became ready to assume the responsibilities when the party is going through tough times," he said. Khan, however, said he did not blame Rahul for the defeat as "he left no stone unturned but the narrative of the Congress simply failed to connect with the people and they again went with Narendra Modi." He talked about luck stating that a change is needed to improve the chances of the oldest party in India and added, "No doubt a change is needed and if someone who is a better candidate than me, can also be given the role."

Olympian Aslam Sher Khan offers to replace Rahul Gandhi as Congress chief

After a humiliating defeat in the Lok Sabha polls, top Congress leaders will deliberate on party losses at a meeting of the working committee on Saturday where party chief Rahul Gandhi is likely to offer his resignation.

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi likely to resign at CWC meeting today

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Modi by raising the issues of surgical strikes and economy. Watch the full video to know more.

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi, raises issues of Surgical strikes and economy

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi, raises issue of surgical strikes and economy

Adding to the controversy surrounding the Rafale deal, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said that the "fun has just begun" and in coming months his party will expose how every initiative under the Narendra Modi government is an act of theft.

Continuing his tirade against the government over the fighter-jet deal, Gandhi stated that Prime Minister Modi has aided corruption by favouring Anil Ambani in the deal.

"The man (Prime Minister Modi), who came to remove corruption, has himself given Rs 30,000 crore to Anil Ambani. The fun has just begun, things are set to turn more interesting. In the next 2-3 months, you will have fun after we will show you Narendra Modi's work - Rafale, Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi, Demonetisation, Gabbar Singh Tax. All of it is theft. One by one, we will show that Narendra Modi ji is not a gatekeeper, but a burglar," Gandhi had stated.

The Congress President made these comments while addressing social media workers of the Congress in Amethi last night. The interaction was held at the Forest Department guest house in Amethi and was closed to the media.

However, a video of Rahul Gandhi's jibe at Narendra Modi was recorded by some attendees and was shared with local reporters.

In a cryptic tweet dated August 30, Rahul Gandhi warned of "some big bunker buster bombs in the next couple of weeks" with regard to the fighter-jet deal. Days later, former French president François Hollande, in an interview to a French media house, claimed that the French government had no other option but to choose Reliance Defence as an Offset partner for Dassault Aviation.

However, Hollande later backtracked in another interview and said only Dassault Aviation can comment on why Reliance Defence was chosen as the Offset partner.

The BJP on Monday claimed that the Congress scrapped the Rafale deal with France as United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra's company was not made a part of the deal.

The controversial deal was signed by the NDA government with the French government in 2016 after scrapping negotiations made by the UPA government earlier.

The UPA's original plan was to buy 18 off-the-shelf jets from France's Dassault Aviation, with 108 others being assembled in India by the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

Adding to the controversy surrounding the Rafale deal, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said that the "fun has just begun" and in coming months his party will expose how every initiative under the Narendra Modi government is an act of theft.

Adding to the controversy surrounding the Rafale deal, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said that the "fun has just begun" and in coming months his party will expose how every initiative under the Narendra Modi government is an act of theft. Continuing his tirade against the government over the fighter-jet deal, Gandhi stated that Prime Minister Modi has aided corruption by favouring Anil Ambani in the deal. "The man (Prime Minister Modi), who came to remove corruption, has himself given Rs 30,000 crore to Anil Ambani. The fun has just begun, things are set to turn more interesting. In the next 2-3 months, you will have fun after we will show you Narendra Modi's work - Rafale, Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi, Demonetisation, Gabbar Singh Tax. All of it is theft. One by one, we will show that Narendra Modi ji is not a gatekeeper, but a burglar," Gandhi had stated. The Congress President made these comments while addressing social media workers of the Congress in Amethi last night. The interaction was held at the Forest Department guest house in Amethi and was closed to the media. However, a video of Rahul Gandhi's jibe at Narendra Modi was recorded by some attendees and was shared with local reporters. In a cryptic tweet dated August 30, Rahul Gandhi warned of "some big bunker buster bombs in the next couple of weeks" with regard to the fighter-jet deal. Days later, former French president François Hollande, in an interview to a French media house, claimed that the French government had no other option but to choose Reliance Defence as an Offset partner for Dassault Aviation. However, Hollande later backtracked in another interview and said only Dassault Aviation can comment on why Reliance Defence was chosen as the Offset partner. The BJP on Monday claimed that the Congress scrapped the Rafale deal with France as United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra's company was not made a part of the deal. The controversial deal was signed by the NDA government with the French government in 2016 after scrapping negotiations made by the UPA government earlier. The UPA's original plan was to buy 18 off-the-shelf jets from France's Dassault Aviation, with 108 others being assembled in India by the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru.

The fun has just begun: Rahul Gandhi on Rafale controversy

One thousand auto-rickshaws will welcome Congress president Rahul Gandhi on his day-long visit to the city on Tuesday, party leader Sanjay Nirupam said on Sunday. “Almost a thousand auto-rickshaw drivers have decided to welcome Rahul ji to the city in their vehicles. This is the love the common man feels for our party president,” Nirupam said in a statement here.

“Rahul ji ensures that the common man’s opinions, grievances and inputs not only reach him but also are responded to. And this is the way the common man has decided to welcome him,” the city Congress chief added. Gandhi will be in the city to address booth-level workers as part of ‘Project Shakti’, which aims to empower the ground-level workers and facilitate two-way communication between the party workers and the central leadership.

During the visit, Gandhi is also scheduled to address a congregation of booth-level Congress workers at the Goregaon Exhibition Centre in the suburbs.

"Rahul ji ensures that the common man's opinions, grievances and inputs not only reach him but also are responded to. And this is the way the common man has decided to welcome him," party leader Sanjay Nirupam said.

One thousand auto-rickshaws will welcome Congress president Rahul Gandhi on his day-long visit to the city on Tuesday, party leader Sanjay Nirupam said on Sunday. “Almost a thousand auto-rickshaw drivers have decided to welcome Rahul ji to the city in their vehicles. This is the love the common man feels for our party president,” Nirupam said in a statement here. “Rahul ji ensures that the common man’s opinions, grievances and inputs not only reach him but also are responded to. And this is the way the common man has decided to welcome him,” the city Congress chief added. Gandhi will be in the city to address booth-level workers as part of ‘Project Shakti’, which aims to empower the ground-level workers and facilitate two-way communication between the party workers and the central leadership. During the visit, Gandhi is also scheduled to address a congregation of booth-level Congress workers at the Goregaon Exhibition Centre in the suburbs.

Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai: 1,000 autos to welcome Congress chief

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday referred the hunger strike called by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu against the Centre’s non-cooperation as a mean to cheat the people of the state.

Speaking to ANI, the YSRCP chief said that it would have been better if the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief would have asked his MPs to go on strike with the YSRCP one’s to push the Center for the Special Category Status (SCS).

“He is cheating people again. What happened when all YSRCP MPs resigned and went on hunger strike? If he would’ve gotten his MPs to do the same then, it would’ve created national buzz and the Centre would’ve given special status to the state,” Reddy said.&nbsp;

Naidu earlier announced that he will sit on a one-day hunger strike against the Centre’s non-cooperation of the state on April 20. The Andhra Pradesh politicians have been protesting demanding Special Category Status (SCS) for Andhra Pradesh, which was promised by the Center during the bifurcation of the state in 2014.

Naidu earlier announced that he will sit on a one-day hunger strike against the Centre’s non-cooperation of the state on April 20.

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday referred the hunger strike called by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu against the Centre’s non-cooperation as a mean to cheat the people of the state. Speaking to ANI, the YSRCP chief said that it would have been better if the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief would have asked his MPs to go on strike with the YSRCP one’s to push the Center for the Special Category Status (SCS). “He is cheating people again. What happened when all YSRCP MPs resigned and went on hunger strike? If he would’ve gotten his MPs to do the same then, it would’ve created national buzz and the Centre would’ve given special status to the state,” Reddy said. Naidu earlier announced that he will sit on a one-day hunger strike against the Centre’s non-cooperation of the state on April 20. The Andhra Pradesh politicians have been protesting demanding Special Category Status (SCS) for Andhra Pradesh, which was promised by the Center during the bifurcation of the state in 2014.

Chandrababu Naidu cheating people by going on hunger strike, says YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy

Raj Babbar on Wednesday resigned from the post of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, a party source said.&nbsp;

The development comes after the Congress&rsquo; worst performance in recent Lok Sabha bypolls to Gorakhpur and Phulpur.

The two seats hold importance in state politics and the bypolls there were necessitated after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath resigned from his Gorakhpur seat to form BJP government in the state, and Phulpur representative Keshav Prasad Maurya stepped down to take the post of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister.&nbsp;

Earlier on Monday, Goa Congress President Shantaram Naik resigned from his post.

Sources said there were four front-runners for the key post, but the party was likely to project a Brahmin face to counter BJP&rsquo;s moves to consolidate non-Yadav OBC and non-Jatav dalit vote bank.

(With inputs from ANI)

The development comes after the Congress’ worst performance in recent Lok Sabha bypolls to Gorakhpur and Phulpur

Raj Babbar on Wednesday resigned from the post of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, a party source said. The development comes after the Congress’ worst performance in recent Lok Sabha bypolls to Gorakhpur and Phulpur. The two seats hold importance in state politics and the bypolls there were necessitated after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath resigned from his Gorakhpur seat to form BJP government in the state, and Phulpur representative Keshav Prasad Maurya stepped down to take the post of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister. Earlier on Monday, Goa Congress President Shantaram Naik resigned from his post. Sources said there were four front-runners for the key post, but the party was likely to project a Brahmin face to counter BJP’s moves to consolidate non-Yadav OBC and non-Jatav dalit vote bank. (With inputs from ANI)

Raj Babbar resigns as UP Congress chief after party's worst-ever performance in Lok Sabha bypolls

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday interacted with delegations of its leaders and workers from across the country at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi.

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According to party sources, Gandhi came to the party headquarters at Akbar Road here at around 9:15 am and met delegations of workers from various states, including Delhi, Rajasthan and poll-bound Karnataka.

These delegations were listed for appointments with the party chief earlier.

Easy accessibility of the Congress president was an issue of debate in the past.

The Congress chief&#39;s office at the AICC headquarters has, for several years, remained closed. It was opened once in a while when former party chief Sonia Gandhi came to attend a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting or an important event like the party&#39;s foundation day.

The office was recently cleaned up and refurbished for Rahul Gandhi to sit there.

In the past, former Congress presidents like Indira Gandhi used to meet the party workers at a &#39;Janata durbar&#39; there.&nbsp;

The Congress chief's office at the AICC headquarters has, for several years, remained closed

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday interacted with delegations of its leaders and workers from across the country at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi. Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrives at Congress Party headquarter. He will be interacting with delegations of party leaders and workers from across the country. pic.twitter.com/v1ZBsfFzaN — ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2018 × According to party sources, Gandhi came to the party headquarters at Akbar Road here at around 9:15 am and met delegations of workers from various states, including Delhi, Rajasthan and poll-bound Karnataka. These delegations were listed for appointments with the party chief earlier. Easy accessibility of the Congress president was an issue of debate in the past. The Congress chief's office at the AICC headquarters has, for several years, remained closed. It was opened once in a while when former party chief Sonia Gandhi came to attend a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting or an important event like the party's foundation day. The office was recently cleaned up and refurbished for Rahul Gandhi to sit there. In the past, former Congress presidents like Indira Gandhi used to meet the party workers at a 'Janata durbar' there.

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