Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 Rahul Gandhi offers to resign as Congress chief, concedes defeat in Amethi
Reports of Congress President Rahul Gandhi offering resignation are incorrect, says Randeep Singh Surjewala. When asked on fixing responsibility for loss, Rahul Gandhi said, "This is between my party and I. Between me and the Congress CWC."
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday offered to resign as Congress chief after a humiliating Lok Sabha loss that saw him lose even his stronghold of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.Gandhi told a group of senior Congress leaders including his mother Sonia that he takes full responsibility for the election defeat and that he is willing to resign as the party’s president. Sources also said that the Congress Working Committee (CWC) will meet in a week to discuss Rahul Gandhi’s offer. Addressing a press conference, the Congress president wished Prime Minister “all the best” and hoped that he looks after the interest of the people.
He also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party after it secured a clear mandate in the Lok Sabha elections 2019. When reporters asked what went wrong according to him, Gandhi said it did not matter today what he thinks but told Congress party workers to not feel dejected and have faith.
“Today is the day to wish Modi all the best, hopes he looks after the interest of the nation,” he said.
“I told before the campaign that voters will decide the final verdict and they have given their verdict,” he said.
