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Decision on new Congress prez must be taken 'at earliest': Scindia

Stressing on the need for the party to find a new President 'at the earliest', Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the party will have to 'reinvent' itself and that Rahul Gandhi will himself decide his new role.

Scindia said the party will have to 'reinvent' itself
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Published : Jul 11, 2019, 8:25 PM IST

Bhopal: Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said the party needs to 'reinvent' itself and stressed on finding a new president 'at the earliest'.

Scindia said the party will have to 'reinvent' itself

He said after resigning as Congress president in the wake of Lok Sabha poll debacle, Rahul Gandhi will himself decide his role in the 133-year-old party.

"We had never imagined that Rahul Gandhi, who not only led the Congress but also the country's people, would leave his post. This is a serious time for the Congress," Scindia told reporters in reply to a question here.

The former Union minister said efforts to persuade Gandhi to continue leading the party had failed.

"Our effort was to convince Rahul ji to continue. But, Rahul ji remains firm on whatever decision he takes and I am proud of that. We have to search for a new party president. A lot of time has elapsed. Now, we cannot allow more time to pass," said Scindia, who himself lost the Lok Sabha election from his traditional seat Guna in Madhya Pradesh.

Scindia said the decision on a new Congress chief should be taken "at the earliest" and opportunity given to a leader who can infuse new energy into the party.

Asked about his name figuring in the race for AICC president, Scindia said, "Deciding about the party president would be a collective decision.

"The Congress Working Committee would take a decision. We all have to take a decision together. Asked about the future role of Gandhi, Scindia said, "Rahul ji will decide his own role. The Congress party wanted to see him as party president but his decision has also to be respected."

On the way forward for the country's oldest political party, Scindia, who had resigned as AICC general secretary citing accountability, said the Congress now needs to reinvent and revive itself.

"A time comes when every organisation needs to reinvent and reinvigorate itself and this time has come for the Congress. We must win faith, love and blessings of the people of the country.

Before talking to reporters in the Vidhan Sabha premises, Scindia watched the proceedings of the state assembly, which is having its monsoon session, for about an hour from the speaker's gallery.

Read: Opposition's work 'easy, enjoyable': Rahul Gandhi

Bhopal: Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said the party needs to 'reinvent' itself and stressed on finding a new president 'at the earliest'.

Scindia said the party will have to 'reinvent' itself

He said after resigning as Congress president in the wake of Lok Sabha poll debacle, Rahul Gandhi will himself decide his role in the 133-year-old party.

"We had never imagined that Rahul Gandhi, who not only led the Congress but also the country's people, would leave his post. This is a serious time for the Congress," Scindia told reporters in reply to a question here.

The former Union minister said efforts to persuade Gandhi to continue leading the party had failed.

"Our effort was to convince Rahul ji to continue. But, Rahul ji remains firm on whatever decision he takes and I am proud of that. We have to search for a new party president. A lot of time has elapsed. Now, we cannot allow more time to pass," said Scindia, who himself lost the Lok Sabha election from his traditional seat Guna in Madhya Pradesh.

Scindia said the decision on a new Congress chief should be taken "at the earliest" and opportunity given to a leader who can infuse new energy into the party.

Asked about his name figuring in the race for AICC president, Scindia said, "Deciding about the party president would be a collective decision.

"The Congress Working Committee would take a decision. We all have to take a decision together. Asked about the future role of Gandhi, Scindia said, "Rahul ji will decide his own role. The Congress party wanted to see him as party president but his decision has also to be respected."

On the way forward for the country's oldest political party, Scindia, who had resigned as AICC general secretary citing accountability, said the Congress now needs to reinvent and revive itself.

"A time comes when every organisation needs to reinvent and reinvigorate itself and this time has come for the Congress. We must win faith, love and blessings of the people of the country.

Before talking to reporters in the Vidhan Sabha premises, Scindia watched the proceedings of the state assembly, which is having its monsoon session, for about an hour from the speaker's gallery.

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Decision on new Cong prez must be taken "at earliest": Scindia
         Bhopal, Jul 11 (PTI) Congress leader Jyotiraditya
Scindia Thursday said the party needs to "reinvent" itself and
stressed on finding a new president "at the earliest".
         He said after resigning as Congress president in the
wake of Lok Sabha poll debacle, Rahul Gandhi will himself
decide his role in the 133-year-old party.
         "We had never imagined that Rahul Gandhi, who not only
led the Congress but also the countrys people, would leave
his post.
         "This is a serious time for the Congress, Scindia
told reporters in reply to a question here.
         The former Union minister said efforts to persuade
Gandhi to continue leading the party had failed.
         "Our effort was to convince Rahul ji to continue. But,
Rahul ji remains firm on whatever decision he takes and I am
proud of that.
         "We have to search a new party president. A lot of
time has elapsed. Now, we cannot allow more time to pass,"
said Scindia, who himself lost the Lok Sabha election from his
traditional seat Guna in Madhya Pradesh.
         Scindia said the decision on a new Congress chief
should be taken "at the earliest" and opportunity given to a
leader who can infuse a new energy into the party.
         Asked about his name figuring in the race for AICC
president, Scindia said, "Deciding about the party president
would be a collective decision.
         "The Congress Working Committee would take a decision.
We all have to take a decision together.
         Asked about the future role of Gandhi, Scindia said,
"Rahul ji will decide his own role. The Congress party wanted
to see him as party president but his decision has also to be
respected.
         On the way forward for the country's oldest political
party, Scindia, who had resigned as AICC general secretary
citing accountability, said the Congress now needs to reinvent
and revive itself.
         "A time comes when every organisation needs to
reinvent and reinvigorate itself and this time has come for
the Congress. We must win faith, love and blessings of the
people of the country.
         Before talking to reporters in the Vidhan Sabha
premises, Scindia watched the proceedings of the state
assembly, which is having its monsoon session, for about an
hour from the speakers gallery. PTI ADU LAL
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