Congress charts revival plan for 2019

Present an economic plan, target varied groups to counter Modi govt, says blueprint

A Congress revival plan for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls has asked the party leadership to take the lead in shaping an opposition alliance, form electoral understandings in states where the party is weak, decisively curb infighting and make efforts to bring moderate Hindus back to the party fold.

In a reference to the internal contradictions within the Congress, as Rahul Gandhi prepares to take over as the party president, the plan says the Congress has a number of young leaders who can spearhead the revival effort under the guidance of seniors.

The Congress’ research department, headed by its Rajya