Rahul Gandhi as Congress President in April |
Political circles are abuzz with reports that Congress Party vice President Rahul Gandhi is set to take over as party president in April. Speculation stems from Rahul`s "leave of absence" from the current Budget session of Parliament. Rahul is 44 years old and will replace his mother Sonia Gandhi, who has helmed the party since 1998. The stage is set for his takeover at a session of the All India Congress Committee in April. The Congress vice president reportedly held consultations with a cross section of leaders, who endorsed his takeover of the 130-year-old party. While Rahul Gandhi`s crowning has been anticipated for some time, the news has crystallized at a time the party is confronting criticism over his sabbatical during the budget session. He wanted time to think, Congress leaders said after announcing his break on Feb 23. They also clarified that he was "not quitting politic”. Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said Mr Gandhi would be back by March 10.
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