Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi speaks during the 85th Plenary Session of the Indian National Congress.(Photo | Screengrab, Twitter INCIndia)
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said that her "innings could conclude with the Bharat Jodo Yatra, a turning point for Congress." signalling the end of her political career. Sonia was addressing the party leaders at the 85th plenary session of the party in Chattisgarh's Raipur.
“This is a challenging time for Congress and the country as a whole. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP have captured every institution. The BJP is fuelling the fire of hatred. It viciously targeted minorities, women, Dalits, and tribals. We must tackle the BJP regime with vigour, reach out to people and convey our message with clarity,” she added.
“Our victories in 2004 and 2009 along with the able leadership of Dr. Manmohan Singh gave me personal satisfaction but what gratifies me most is that my innings could conclude with the Bharat Jodo Yatra, a turning point for Congress,” Ms Gandhi said.
After back-to-back election defeats, Sonia Gandhi stepped back from the Congress leadership last October, she was succeeded by loyalist Kharge, she did clarify whether she will contest in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
(With agency inputs)
