New Delhi. The nomination process for the election of Congress President will start from today (September 24). After a long time, elections are being held for the post of Congress President. It is also interesting because, for the first time, the Gandhi family has followed itself from this position. There are two strong contenders for this position. However, some other names may also come to the fore. Ashok Gehlot and Shashi Tharoor are the frontrunners in this race, but being a confidant of the Gandhi family, Gehlot is a step ahead. Manish Tiwari’s name has also been coming up.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who was in Kochi to Kerala for the Bharat Jodi Yatra, on Friday made it clear that he would fight for the party president’s post. He also said that whatever the outcome, it is necessary to work unitedly and ensure that the party emerges as a strong opposition. Former Haryana CM Bhupendra Hooda has also shown interest in the post of National President of Congress. On Friday (23 September), he also met Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi. According to Hooda, Sonia Gandhi said that she is neutral, anyone can contest elections. Hooda said that during the meeting, Sonia Gandhi said that she is neutral, regarding the post of President, anyone can contest elections. Now let’s see who enrolls. He did not directly rule out contesting for the post of president. After which the round of discussions has started in the politics of Haryana.
The fight turned interesting as the Gandhi family retreated
Earlier efforts were being made that Rahul Gandhi should take over the post of President, but after his retreat, Shashi Tharoor and later Ashok Gehlot jumped in the fray. Now former Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijay Singh, Kamal Nath and former Union Minister Manish Tewari are also believed to be involved in this race. However, only two names are at the forefront – Gehlot and Tharoor. The rest of the situation will be clear in a day or two. The Congress on Thursday (September 22) had issued a notification for the post of party president. For the first time in decades, the reins of the party could be handed over to the leadership of a non-Gandhi leader.
Know what will happen when?
- The notification for the election of the President was issued on 22nd September.
- The process of filing the form will run from September 24 to 30.
- The Central Election Authority, headed by senior party leader Madhusudan Mistry, will complete the entire process.
- The last date for withdrawal of nominations is October 8.
- Voting will be held on October 17, while the result will be declared on October 19.
Source: dainikbhaskarup.com”