Also Read Whither the Congress Party? Among the top contenders whose names are doing the rounds include former Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, former Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Even though he has quit as the Congress president, he continues to be our leader. We will put our heads together and do our best,” former Union Minister and senior party leader Salman Khurshid said. He has, in a short span, already made tremendous contribution in strengthening the party and we all believe his endeavour should continue,” senior leader Ahmed Patel tweeted.

Source: The Hindu July 03, 2019 19:26 UTC