Following the Lok Sabha election results, Congress is poised to elect its chairperson. The Congress parliamentary party is scheduled to meet Saturday evening at the Parliament building's Central Hall at 5:30 PM, with all members asked to be present. It's during this meeting that the decision for the chairperson will be made. Party General Secretary KC Venugopal has issued a letter to all MPs to ensure their attendance.
According to Congress sources, several newly-elected MPs have discussed and are ready to strongly advocate for the election of Sonia Gandhi as the parliamentary leader and subsequently extend support for Rahul Gandhi to serve as the leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha.
Source: aajtak
The Congress constitution grants the power to elect the parliamentary leader (jointly Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs) to Sonia Gandhi, who may make an immediate decision or reserve her judgement. Currently, as the chairperson, she is expected to be re-elected. Speculation suggests that a decision on appointing Rahul Gandhi as the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha is less likely during Saturday's meeting, which may be announced later through a press release.
A meeting of the Congress Working Group will see the acknowledgment of the party's strong performance and praise for Party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi's roles in the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Additionally, thanks will be extended to Congress President for the election outcomes and congratulations shared with newly-elected MPs.
