Cong on revival path with Rahul steering poll campaign: Capt

CHANDIGARH: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has emerged as an “effective and strong leader” and the party is witnessing a revival with him steering its programmes and poll campaigns, Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh said on Wednesday.

“Over the years, Gandhi has emerged as an effective and strong leader, with a lot of political maturity and a deep connect with the people. What else do you need in a good leader?” he told PTI in an interview here.

Asked how he viewed Gandhi’s proposed elevation as the party chief, Singh said it would boost the Congress’s fortunes.

“As you can see, the Congress is already witnessing a revival, with Gandhi steering many of its programmes and campaigns,” he said.

From assembly to municipal and university elections, the party has been on a winning spree for the last several months, beginning with the Punjab assembly polls, he said. His elevation will give a further boost to the party, he said.

“I can say with confidence that the resurgence of the Congress in recent months has paved the way for its turnaround, which the 2019 Lok Sabha elections will further consolidate,” the CM said.

The Congress won the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat in Punjab Last month and the Chitrakoot Assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh recently.

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