New Congress Chief By 9 pm, Five Groups Hold Marathon Talks | Read
The Congress's top decision-making body, the Working Committee, met to select a leader today, giving up hopes of Rahul Gandhi rolling back his decision to quit the party's top job. A final decision will be taken by 9 this evening after consultation with state leaders and the leaders representing five zonal units, formed by the suggestion of Rahul Gandhi. After an initial appearance at the meeting, the 49-year-old and mother Sonia Gandhi excused themselves from the day's session, saying they cannot be part of the selection process. Rahul Gandhi had quit two months ago after the party's disastrous performance in the Lok Sabha election.
