When England and Australia whitewashed India 4-0 on the respective tours in the 2011-12 season, many wanted MS Dhoni to relinquish test captaincy and he was criticised for tactics and captaincy. However, MS continued to lead the team in white colours, until Virat Kohli took over.
Rahul Gandhi is in a similar state right now. Under his leadership, the Congress party has been reduced to 52 seats in the General elections 2019.
Barring the state assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Punjab, where the party secured a win and formed the Government, it’s been an otherwise disappointing period for the oldest political party of India.
Taking responsibility for the defeat in the General Elections 2019, Rahul Gandhi is adamant about resigning from the Indian National Congress’ President Post.
In my opinion, if Rahul Gandhi sincerely wishes to bring Congress party back on track and wants betterment of India, he will have to stay and continue as the President, much like MS Dhoni stayed strong during the 2011-14 period.
Don’t get me wrong; I am a die-hard Modi follower. On 23rd May, when India was celebrating Modi’s return to power, I was glued to the TV all day. It even made me emotional.
Yet, I urge Rahul Gandhi not to resign from the President’s post – because the party needs him, the country needs him, and he is important for the future of India.
Competent Opposition Keeps The Government On Its Toes
By giving Narendra Modi a decisive mandate, electorates have rejected chances of coalition outrightly. However, we can’t afford to see democracy convert into a “One Party State”. An incompetent opposition will pose a danger to the democratic status of our country.
Rahul Gandhi’s recently said, “The BJP will have no walkover in the Parliament” and this resumes my trust in a stable democracy.
Although Congress doesn’t have the adequate number of seats to claim the position of the ‘Leader of Opposition’ in Lok Sabha, it is the largest opposition party with a nation-wide presence.
If the leader resigns in between, it will further deteriorate the confidence of an already timid opposition.
So, as Narendra Modi commands India towards a developed, prosperous and impactful nation, Rahul Gandhi should remain at the forefront to appreciate him for remarkable governance and question him on critical issues and policies.
Time For A Structural Turnaround
Instead of resigning, Rahul Gandhi should lead the party from the front and spearhead a structural transformation. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) that requested Rahul not to resign comprises over-aged members who have been members since Sonia Gandhi’s era.
I think it is also a golden opportunity for him to transfer decision-making power from old hands to the young, energetic guns like Sachin Pilot and Jyotiraditya Scindia. The old, experienced members can still guide the young blood. However, I don’t think they should be a part of any crucial decision-making meetings, because the dynamics have changed, faster then they have realised.
What do you think of Rahul Gandhi’s stubbornness in resigning from the President’s post? Does he really want to end nepotism from the party or is it merely a publicity stunt?
This article was originally published on Opined.
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