On June 13, a senior party leader mentioned that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra might run for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat if her brother, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, vacates it to choose Rae Bareli instead. Rahul Gandhi recently assured Wayanad voters that his decision would please them, even though the role of Leader of the Opposition remains undecided.
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Rahul Gandhi Faces Decision Over Dual Seats
During his visit to Wayanad, Mr. Gandhi informed the constituency’s residents about his dilemma in choosing between the two seats he won in the recent Lok Sabha election. He assured them, however, that his choice would ultimately make them happy.
The remarks of a senior Congress leader, who preferred to remain anonymous, gain importance in light of Mr. Gandhi’s comments. The leader revealed, “Rahul Gandhi had decided to contest from Rae Bareli two years ago but kept it undisclosed. The party will officially announce the decision regarding which seat he will vacate.”
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Mulling Leader of Opposition post
Regarding the possibility of Rahul Gandhi accepting the post of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, a senior leader stated that Gandhi would make this decision when the time is right, emphasizing that he values organizational responsibilities equally. Another Congress leader added that the downside of Rahul Gandhi assuming the position is that it will confine him to Delhi. We need to consider all aspects before making a decision.”
Congress leaders believe Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is vulnerable and could be toppld at any moment, but they agree that they should refrain from acting hastily. However, a senior leader acknowledged that it is unlikely for Central agencies to gain more autonomy. “No, the coalition partners can’t guarantee that. The entire system has been increasingly dominated by the BJP, especially in the last five years,” the leader said.
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