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Rahul Gandhi's resignation reports and the search for 'suitable successor'

A crucial meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday unanimously rejected Rahul Gandhi's offer to resign as party president and authorised him to overhaul and restructure the party

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Congress chief Rahul Gandhi after paying tribute to former PM Jawaharlal Nehru on his 55th death anniversary | Photo: PTI

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1 min read Last Updated : May 28 2019 | 11:56 AM IST

A crucial meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday unanimously rejected Rahul Gandhi’s offer to resign as party president after the Lok Sabha poll debacle and authorised him to overhaul and restructure the party at all levels.

The meeting deliberated on the reasons behind the Congress’s defeat in the elections for four hours with various leaders, urging Rahul Gandhi to continue to provide leadership to the party.

According to latest media reports, Congress President Rahul Gandhi continues to insist on quitting as party chief.

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First Published: May 28 2019 | 11:46 AM IST