New Delhi: In possibly the clearest indication yet that a Gandhi is unlikely to be the next Congress president, Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that he would stick to his decision to step down as party chief and would not even be involved in the process of selection of the next chief.
Mr Gandhi’s comment comes in the backdrop of speculation that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot might be the next Congress president.
The Wayanad MP was also asked about Rafale finding a mention in President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to the joint session of both Houses. To this, he replied that “I maintain my stand that there has been theft in the Rafale jet deal”.
The Congress has already petitioned the CVC for a probe into the alleged corruption in the fighter jet deal.
The government has, however, denied any corruption, saying there was no wrongdoing or favouritism in the defence deal.
