'Rahul Gandhi is captain, no crisis within Congress,' says Ashok Gehlot

'Congress Working Committee (CWC) will take a final call on it but there is no leadership crisis,' he added.

Sheila Dikshit passes away at 81, politicians pay tribute to senior leader

'A beloved daughter of the Congress Party, with whom I shared a close personal bond,' Rahul Gandhi Tweeted.

At a post-Budget press meet in the Rajasthan capital, Jaipur, Mr Gehlot said he became the chief minister because he deserved it.

Presented by CM Gehlot, who is also Finance Minister, budget allocated Rs 10 crore for education of women belonging to minority communities.

There was wild speculation that after Rahul's resignation, senior leader Motilal Vora would be the interim president of the party.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met former Prime Minister at his residence in New Delhi on Monday after meeting party president Rahul Gandhi.

The party, however, officially declined to confirm information on Shinde’s elevation and Gehlot’s resignation.

The party leaders have urged Gandhi to choose a fresh team as per his prerogative and give the party a fresh spirit.

Congress workers sat on hunger strike outside party headquarters, urging Gandhi to take back his resignation from post of party president.

Ashok Gehlot asserted that the Congress party stands against lynching committed anywhere in the country.