Rahul Gandhi Reveals Modi's Remark Amid Congress Strategy

Congress Working Committee Meeting: A New Era of Resistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Rahul Gandhi that the Congress would return to power once the Bharatiya Janata Party is out of power, Mr. Gandhi revealed at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Tuesday. Mr. Gandhi spoke for 20 to 25 minutes, focusing on the principle of resistance within the party and asking his colleagues to remain confident.

Recalling a Selection Committee meeting with the Prime Minister and Home Minister, Mr. Gandhi said that when he questioned Mr. Modi about pushing through a candidate he had opposed, the Prime Minister said he was acting in the manner adopted by previous Prime Ministers, including Indira Gandhi. Mr. Gandhi then reminded him that she had lost the subsequent election.

Rahul Gandhi's Remarks: A Call to Action

Rahul Gandhi told his CWC colleagues, 'You don’t believe me, but the Prime Minister and Home Minister, in the closed-door meeting, told me, ‘When we go, you will come’… So you should trust me.' He also asserted that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign, saying the Congress would 'fight to finish'.

On the campaign against the alleged 'vote chori' (vote theft), Mr. Gandhi said only 20% of people had believed the issue when the campaign was launched, but more than 80% now agreed with him. He urged the party to raise the issue more forcefully.

Congress Strategy: Mass Mobilisation and Resistance

Congress communications chief Jairam Ramesh said Mr. Gandhi told the meeting that the latest 'expose' was the result of the sustained Congress campaign on alleged vote chori. 'Rahul ji spoke about both virodh (opposition) and pratirodh (resistance). We will oppose inside Parliament and resist outside on the streets,' Mr. Ramesh said.

Suggestions in the closed-door meeting centred on mass mobilisation, with proposals for rallies and campaigns around slogans such as 'Chalo Delhi, Vote Bachao' (March to Delhi, Save Your Vote). Several suggestions were made on the way forward, including mobilising every Congressman and holding a dharna in Delhi until Mr. Gyanesh Kumar resigns as Chief Election Commissioner and the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is scrapped.

• Manish Tewari suggested mobilising every Congressman and holding a dharna in Delhi.
• Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Anand Sharma suggested that the Congress should call on everyone, including political movements and parties, to join the campaign.
• Shashi Tharoor suggested that the party could hold a mass dharna on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.

Party Leadership's Response: Unity and Determination

Congress general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal declined to comment on Mr. Gandhi's remarks, saying, 'Whatever deliberation done by Rahul Gandhi ji, will be in the CWC room.' Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge responded to Shashi Tharoor's suggestion, saying Mr. Tharoor should be present at such a programme rather than merely write an article in a newspaper.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan briefed the meeting on Mr. Gyanesh Kumar's record as a Kerala-cadre bureaucrat and the questionable decisions he had taken during his tenure. Digvijaya Singh advocated the restoration of ballot papers in elections, but was countered by the party leadership.

Senior leader Sonia Gandhi said Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar 'betrayed' the Opposition bloc and that it was good he left soon.

Background: The Road to Resistance

The Congress Working Committee meeting marked a significant shift in the party's strategy, from mere opposition to active resistance. The meeting was attended by top party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge.

The party's decision to launch a mass mobilisation campaign against the alleged vote theft and demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner is seen as a bold move to regain public trust and momentum.

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Expert Perspective: A Turning Point for the Congress

Political analysts believe that the Congress party's new strategy could be a turning point in the party's fortunes. 'The Congress party has been struggling to find its footing, but this new approach could help the party regain its momentum,' said a political analyst.

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The party's focus on mass mobilisation and resistance is seen as a departure from its traditional approach of relying on parliamentary opposition. 'The Congress party needs to adapt to the changing political landscape and find new ways to connect with the people,' said another analyst.

Implications for Readers in India: What to Expect Next

The Congress party's new strategy is likely to have significant implications for readers in India. The party's mass mobilisation campaign could lead to increased protests and demonstrations across the country, potentially disrupting daily life.

Readers can expect to see more aggressive campaigning by the Congress party, with a focus on issues such as vote theft and electoral reform. The party's demand for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner could also lead to a constitutional crisis, potentially affecting the stability of the government.

What to Watch Next: Key Developments and Updates

Readers can expect to see several key developments in the coming days and weeks, including:

• The Congress party's mass mobilisation campaign, which could lead to increased protests and demonstrations across the country.
• The government's response to the Congress party's demands, including the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
• Developments in the alleged vote theft case, including potential investigations and legal action.

As the situation unfolds, readers can stay updated with the latest news and developments on the Congress party's strategy and the government's response.