Rahul Gandhi Takes Over as Congress President From Mother Sonia

Rahul Gandhi’s elevation would come just two days ahead of the counting of votes for the Gujarat Assembly poll.

Honour for Me to Work for the Ideals of the Congress Party: Rahul Gandhi

A heartfelt thank you to everyone for the tremendous support and good wishes you have showered on me. It is an honour for me to work for the ideals of the Congress party and through it for our great country.

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 11, 2017

Modi Congratulates Rahul Gandhi

I congratulate Rahul Ji on his election as Congress President. My best wishes for a fruitful tenure. @OfficeOfRG

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 11, 2017

Prayers Held Outside AICC Office in Delhi

Congress Leaders Wish Rahul Gandhi

My heartiest congratulations to the newly elected President of @INCIndia Shri Rahul Gandhi. I am confident the party will attain greater heights under his dynamic leadership. #CongressPresidentRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/VllQ4cucwa

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) December 11, 2017

Punjab CM @capt_amarinder extends his heartiest congratulations and warmest wishes to the new Congress president, Rahul Gandhi, saying his elevation would trigger the next phase of the party’s growth.

— Punjab Congress (@INCPunjab) December 11, 2017

Congratulations to @OfficeOfRG on being elected President of INC! The country is looking forward to ur leadership! Satyamev Jayate!

— Jyotiraditya Scindia (@JM_Scindia) December 11, 2017

Sonia Gandhi to be 'Chief Patron'

Sonia Gandhi will assume the role of the ‘Chief Patron’ in the Congress, reported The Hindu, quoting sources.