Rahul Gandhi rejects MPs appeal to reconsider resignation as Congress chief
According to sources, Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari told the Amethi MP that the party takes collective responsibility of the Congress’ drubbing in the recently held general elections adding that the party chief is not the one to be blamed.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday rejected appeals by the party’s MPs to continue as the party chief.
Members of Indian Youth Congress shout slogans in favour of Rahul Gandhi outside his residence in New Delhi. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)
At the Congress Parliamentary party meeting chaired by Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi stuck to his decision to quit despite appeals by the MPs, sources said.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
WATCH: ‘Hum tumhare saath hain’: Workers urge Rahul to stay on as Congress chief
MPs were not the only ones to appeal to Gandhi to remain the party chief. Outside his residence, members of the Youth Congress and party workers also held a demonstration urging him to take back his resignation and continue as the party’s president.
According to the sources, Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari told the Wayanad MP that the party takes collective responsibility of the Congress’ drubbing in the recent general elections and that the party chief is not the one to be blamed, ANI reported.
At the Congress Working Committee meeting on May 25, Rahul Gandhi had offered to resign from the post of party president following the Congress’ dismal performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections where it won 52 seats while the BJP returned to power with an even bigger tally of 303 seats.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
Gandhi has maintained that there has to accountability while refusing to take back his offer of resignation despite several leaders repeatedly requesting him to change his mind.
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.
Get Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times
Get Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times
