Hours before Rahul Gandhi takes over as Congress president, a casual remark from outgoing chief Sonia Gandhi about her retirement set off a political scramble, forcing the party to clarify that she was only leaving as the organisational head.
Asked about her role after the political succession in Congress is clinched formally on Saturday, Sonia said, “My role now is to retire.”
Hours before Rahul Gandhi takes over as Congress president, a casual remark from outgoing chief Sonia Gandhi about her retirement set off a political scramble, forcing the party to clarify that she was only leaving as the organisational head.
Asked about her role after the political succession in Congress is clinched formally on Saturday, Sonia said, “My role now is to retire.”
