Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Long live the king” (November 6). A record 89 sets of nominations were filed, proposing the candidature of Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family, for the top party post. The anticipated will most likely come to pass and Rahul Gandhi, in all possibility will be elected as the president of the Indian National Congress.
Whether it’s coronation or election, as Congress president, Rahul Gandhi will be responsible for both the party’s successes and failures. Be it farce or comedy, the election is not even a dress rehearsal for what lies ahead. Hope Rahul Gandhi is finally prepared, shedding his reluctant politician skin. Like his mother, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi will have to show that he has the gravitas to accommodate the often conflicting desires of party factions and show himself to be an expert in managing inner party dynamics.