Stalin proposes Rahul Gandhi's name for PM again

DMK President M.K. Stalin on Sunday proposed the name of Congress President Rahul Gandhi as the next Prime Minister saying he has the capability to defeat the "fascist" Narendra Modi government. "I propose we will install a new Prime Minister in Delhi (in 2019). I propose the candidature of Rahul Gandhi from Tamil Nadu. He has got the ability to defeat the fascist Modi government," he said.

Stalin made the announcement at a public rally in the presence of United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy, DMK leaders and several other parties.