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| Rahul Gandhi [File Photo] |
New Delhi: Amid raising clamour by the
Senior Congress leader to assign him a ‘bigger role’ in the party, Congress general
secretary on Thursday indicated that he was ready for a more proactive role in
the government or the party organisation.
Talking to reporters after casting
his vote in the presidential election Rahul Gandhi said. “ I have decided to
play a ‘bigger role’ for party, the decision
has been taken and it has been under discussion of the party leadership.”
The Congress is looking at big changes within
the party either in terms of state or central level. A reshuffle in government
is likely to follo, as early as before the vice-president's election on August
7.
Notably, Rahul's confirmation about his move to take responsibility for the
party came a day after his mother and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi said
Rahul was free to take any major responsibility as he had to decide on his
future role and nobody could decide on his behalf.
The move is set to stir the political pot beyond Congress. Any movement away
from the minor AICC charge of youth outfits will project Rahul as the Congress
face for the Lok Sabha contest, a possibility which would have implications for
intra-party equations while also nudging rival BJP to factor it in its
strategy.