Shashi Tharoor v/s Ashok Gehlot; Stir intensifies over next Congress President | Panchnama

Ahead of Congress president election, the Indian Overseas Congress, United States has written a letter to party interim president Sonia Gandhi endorsing Shashi Tharoor for the post. The Thiruvananthapuram MP received the nod on Monday from Sonia Gandhi to run for the post of party president.  

“It is with sadness that I write this letter as we watch several stalwarts who laboured for the Congress party over the years say goodbye. The 2024 national elections are fast approaching. The Congress party has a monumental task ahead if we are to stand any chance against the Modi juggernaut,” stated the letter dated August 26. 

“Since Mr. Rahul Gandhi has resolved not to run for any party post, I make the following case below. Without allocating blame against anyone for the current fiasco, let me state that INC can redeem itself in the nation's eye while giving a fresh start if we select/elect someone of a great stature who can make an immediate impact.”