As the nation awaits the formation of the new NDA government, significant political activities are unfolding, particularly within the Congress party. Key discussions are taking place regarding the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) role, with many pushing for Rahul Gandhi to assume this critical position.
Here we provide key updates on the ongoing events, important statements, and decisions being made in New Delhi.
Congress Leadership rallies behind Rahul Gandhi but will 'need time to think'
- In the press conference held by General Secretary in-change, Mr. KC Venugopal stated that:
"The CWC unanimously requested Shri Rahul Gandhi to take the position of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. During the elections, we raised several important issues such as unemployment, inflation, women's issues, and social justice. These issues now need to be addressed more effectively inside Parliament. Rahul ji is the best person to lead this campaign in Parliament."
- Kharge on State-wise Poll Performance
"While we celebrate the revival, we should pause a little as in some states we have not performed to our abilities and expectations," Kharge says. "We will soon be holding separate discussions on each such state. We have to take urgent remedial measures."
- Kharge on 2024 Lok Sabha Election Results
"The issues that we raised in the election campaign are issues that are bothering the people of India. We have to continue to raise them both in parliament and outside," Kharge emphasizes. "We accept this verdict with genuine humility."
- Kharge Acknowledges INDIA Bloc Partners
"I will be failing in my duty if I don’t acknowledge the INDIA Alliance partners. Our determination is that the INDIA group must continue. We must function cohesively and collectively both in parliament and outside," Kharge asserts.
- Support for Congress Across Regions
"In Manipur, we won both the seats. We also won seats in Nagaland, Assam, and Meghalaya. In Maharashtra, we emerged as the single-largest party," Kharge highlights. "We saw an increase in seats dominated by SC, ST, OBC, and Minority voters as well as in Rural areas."
- Impact of Bharat Jodo Yatra
Kharge notes the positive impact of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra on the party’s vote share.
"I want to draw your attention to the fact that wherever Bharat Jodo Yatra went we saw an increase in the vote percentage and number of seats for the Congress party."
- CWC Acknowledges Lok Sabha Poll Performance
The Congress Working Committee congratulates leaders and crores of workers for their determination and resolve.
"People have spoken against the dictatorial and anti-democratic ways of the ruling party. It is a decisive rejection of the politics of the last 10 years," the CWC notes.
- Veerappa Moily on Rahul Gandhi as LoP
When asked if Rahul Gandhi is ready to take charge as LoP in Lok Sabha, Congress leader Veerappa Moily says,
"He has to take charge of the LoP. After all, the people want him there."
- Rajeev Shukla Supports Rahul Gandhi as LoP
On the CWC meeting, Congress MP Rajeev Shukla says,
"All of us want him to handle all the positions in the Parliament... The people have given a strong Opposition and we will carry out our responsibilities..."
- Shashi Tharoor on Rahul Gandhi as LoP
“I am very much in favour. It’s a very important proposal but he has to decide in the end,” says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
- Pramod Tiwari Backs Rahul Gandhi
"Rahul Gandhi is a senior. He attacks from the front and does it intelligently. He should be the Parliamentary party leader," says Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari.
- Congress leader Manickam Tagore states,
"For the Congress' leader in the Lok Sabha, we all feel Rahul Gandhi should be given charge. If he accepts this role, he will be LoP leading the 234 INDIA bloc MPs."
- Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Supports Rahul Gandhi
"Our wish is the same as the demand of 140 crore people. Rahul Gandhi has to take the position as Leader of Opposition," says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy.
- Kanhaiya Kumar on LoP Decision
“It will be decided in the meeting,” says Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar when asked whom he sees as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
- Supriya Shrinate on CWC Meeting Agenda
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says,
“A discussion will be held on the results for which we all worked very hard."
- Sonia Gandhi's Role
Sonia Gandhi is likely to be re-elected as the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson during the CPP meeting scheduled for later in the day.
- CWC Meeting to Discuss LoP
The CWC meeting, chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge, will discuss names for the position of Leader of the Opposition (LoP). Senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, will be present.
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