A year after Lok Sabha debacle, Congress kickstarts process to elect new president

In the Congress hierarchy, only AICC members have voting rights in case of any elections.

Amid rift in MP Congress, Sonia Gandhi summons Kamal Nath, Scindia to Delhi

Sonia, reportedly wants a party chief backs both Scindia and Kamla Nath but it seems highly unlikely.

Mukul Wasnik, say sources, is seen as a strong choice to repair Congress's organizational weaknesses with his long administrative record.

He added that he was unequivocally ruling himself out.

Saturday’s meeting will be first since Rahul announced his resignation at the CWC meet on May 25, post Lok Sabha election results.

All eyes are now on the key meet, as it is likely to take the discussion on the next party president.

They further said that Rahul Gandhi's decision to step down as Congress president has demoralised the party workers.

Rahul Gandhi posted his 4-page resignation letter on Twitter, taking the blame for disastrous defeat in 2019 LS elections.

Rahul Gandhi tweeted his resignation and said that 'it is an honour to serve the Congress party'.

Rahul Gandhi’s decision to resign comes after the dismal performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls.