NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Shashi Tharoor
    Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
    Arvind Kejriwal
    Mamata Banerjee
    Nitin Gadkari
    Rahul Gandhi
    Indian National Congress (INC)
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Politics News / Following Rahul's elevation, what will Sonia Gandhi's role be?
    Politics

    Following Rahul's elevation, what will Sonia Gandhi's role be?

    Following Rahul's elevation, what will Sonia Gandhi's role be?
    Written by Krunali Shah
    Dec 14, 2017, 12:45 am 2 min read
    Following Rahul's elevation, what will Sonia Gandhi's role be?

    During her 19-year tenure as Congress president, Sonia Gandhi has certainly revived the party. However, with her failing health, she has slowly relinquished her hold. The mantle to improve the party's fortunes from its current tally of 44 seats in LS has now passed on to its president-elect Rahul Gandhi. With Rahul's elevation, the obvious question is "What will Sonia Gandhi's role be?"

    How did Sonia fare as Congress president?

    Sonia was a political novice when she joined Congress after the 1998 LS polls debacle. Within 62 days of joining, she was elevated to the president's post. She began her presidentship with a hat-trick win in MP, Rajasthan and Delhi. She revived and unified the party. The party won 2004 and 2009 parliamentary polls under her leadership. However, aware of her limitations, she entrusted prime-ministership to Manmohan Singh.

    How does the party perceive Sonia's role?

    Senior party leader, Veerappa Moily said Sonia's stature will remain "undiminished." She will probably be a party patron with an advisory role. It is, however, unclear whether she will resign as head of the parliamentary party and Congress Working Committee, party's highest decision-making body.

    But, what will Congress need Sonia for?

    For upcoming 2019 LS elections, Rahul might need his mother's charm to band the opposition against BJP. Sharad Pawar, Mayawati and Mamata Banerjee willingly work with Sonia but clam up when it comes to Rahul. Further, Sonia's team of experts Ahmed Patel, Kamal Nath, AK Antony, etc. are more politically savvy than Rahul's team, who are neither mass leaders nor adept at backroom negotiations.

    How will Rahul be affected?

    Sonia accepted responsibility for Congress's 2014 rout. Then, in 2015, during Rahul's two-month sabbatical, Sonia led the opposition against Modi's decision to amend the Land Acquisition Bill. After the changeover, Rahul won't have this protective shield to rely on, if he hits a tight spot.

    Meanwhile, will Rahul be able to turnaround Congress?

    So, will Rahul be able to reverse Congress's fortunes? He will require Nehru's statesmanship, Indira's fighting spirit, Rajiv's voter connect and Sonia's perseverance. Moreover, Rahul will need a game-plan to tackle Congress's organization, which is in worse shape than when Sonia took charge. However, Rahul's impulsiveness and inaccessibility might cost him. He still has a long way to go!

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Latest
    Sonia Gandhi
    Rahul Gandhi
    Congress Working Committee (CWC)
    Indian National Congress (INC)

    Latest

    IPL 2023: Here is the statistical preview of Punjab Kings Punjab Kings (PBKS)
    Mumbai Indians crowned champions of maiden WPL edition: Interesting stats Women's Premier League (WPL)
    Mumbai Indians win WPL 2023 after beating Delhi Capitals: Stats Women's Premier League (WPL)
    SA vs WI: Reeza Hendricks scores his 12th T20I fifty Reeza Hendricks

    Sonia Gandhi

    Privilege motion against Modi for attacking Gandhis over 'Nehru' surname Narendra Modi
    Sonia Gandhi hospitalized due to bronchitis, fever; condition stable now Delhi
    Karnataka: Congress's 'PayCM' jibe at Basavaraj Bommai; BJP hits back Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    Happy my innings concluded with Bharat Jodo Yatra: Sonia Gandhi Congress Party

    Rahul Gandhi

    Congress's nationwide 'satyagraha': Priyanka invokes Lord Ram to counter BJP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
    Congress to observe 'satyagraha' across India over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification Congress Party
    Congress conspiring to use Rahul's conviction for Karnataka polls: BJP Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    After Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha disqualification, protests erupt across India Congress Party

    Congress Working Committee (CWC)

    No election for Congress Working Committee, Kharge to nominate members Congress Party
    Gandhis to skip Congress poll meet, give Kharge free hand Congress Party
    Is Shashi Tharoor planning to run for Congress president? Shashi Tharoor
    Congress set to elect new president on October 17 Sonia Gandhi

    Indian National Congress (INC)

    Rahul Gandhi, other senior leaders to skip Parliament this winter Rahul Gandhi
    Swara Bhasker joins Rahul Gandhi in 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' Swara Bhasker
    Kharge becomes first non-Gandhi Congress President in over 2 decades Congress President
    It's Kharge vs Tharoor in Congress presidential election today Congress President

    Love Politics News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Politics Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023