Mumbai Congress chief Milind Deora on Sunday, 4 August, proposed the names of Sachin Pilot and Jyotiraditya Scindia for the post of party's national president.
Deora told PTI he agreed with Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh that the new Congress president should be young, capable and possess electoral, administrative and organisational experience, and a pan India appeal.
“In my view, Sachin Pilot and Jyotiraditya Scindia have all these qualities and can provide strength to the organisation and vigour to the opposition space,” he said.
He added that he was "unequivocally ruling myself out" adding that "I know my strengths and capabilities and I am willing to work with anyone in the best interest of our party".
Deora said Pilot or Scindia should be made interim president at least, and be publicly backed by the Gandhi family.
"Unless of course, the Gandhi family disagrees with my assessment," he added.
To a query on what if the party decided on someone other than the two, he said, "If the party collectively decides on someone else, I will respect its wisdom. But I will be surprised if the party or public disagrees with my assessment."
‘CWC Should Appoint Interim President,’ Says Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said the party should appoint an interim president and then hold internal elections to senior leadership positions which would allay all concerns.
His remarks came hours after his party announced that the Congress Working Committee (CWC) will meet on 10 August at the AICC headquarters.
"When we spoke with Rahul Gandhi, he said there should be a culture of accountability. If Rahul Gandhi has done this, then it is relevant for everyone. This principle is not just for one person," Tharoor said addressing a press conference after the second annual meet of All India Professionals' Congress (AIPC) which he heads.
(With inputs from PTI)
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