PM Modi’s Gujarat gifts Congress a confident President

Even if Congress fails to form government in Gujarat, it will not complain. After all, the fierce election campaign has gifted the grand old party a more confident and determined Congress president, who has his task cut out with important assembly elections lined up closely followed by the parliamentary elections.

Gujarat election has done complete image makeover of Rahul Gandhi. He proved his mettle and brought back Congress into fight after 22 years of oblivion. He took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi head on and infused new life in the fatigued Congress ranks. His several rounds of visits to temples during the campaign might have done a bit for this his miraculous makeover.

The elevation of Rahul Gandhi has gained significance with fierce battle ahead in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh where again Congress is pitted directly against Incumbent BJP. Change in leadership will definitely seeps in new enthusiasm and fighting spirit in the party which is struggling to make a comeback in these states.

With this elevation, Congress may now be able to contest parliamentary elections projecting Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate for the first time. So, officially or unofficially next parliamentary elections would be Rahul V/s Modi.

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