'Aghast' at Congress' disarray after Rahul Gandhi's resignation: Karan Singh

Warning that the Congress party will disintegrate if no action is taken soon, Karan Singh on Monday pitched for the appointment of an interim president until the next election of the party.

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Karan Singh said he was 'aghast' on Congress' disarray after Rahul Gandhi quit from his president post. He said: "Six weeks have elapsed since Rahul first resigned. Congress seems to be in disarray. We wasted one month in pleading him. After all, he's an intelligent man."

"I strongly urge the Working Committee to meet without delay, perhaps under the chairmanship of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and take necessary decisions. These would include an interim Congress party president until the next party elections," he said in a statement on Monday.

Replying to a question if the Congress party would move ahead without Gandhi scion, he firmly said: "Why not, I see no reason. We need to bring younger people to the party. It should be a judicious mix.