ravishingravi Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 :yikes::dance::yay::--D:icflove: :pray::(( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Bigger-role-for-Rahul-Gandhi-soon-Digvijaya-Singh-hints/articleshow/14971308.cms "NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi seems to have finally agreed to play a larger role in Congress affairs in what can resolve the uncertainty over the party's leadership in the lead-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. This was indicated by Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh who said he was positive that Rahul would soon graduate in organizational affairs. "Hopefully, Rahul will take a more proactive role by September," he told TOI, adding that he was talking about Rahul moving away from his current charge of youth outfits to the mainstream Congress. Congress sources confirmed that Rahul had agreed to expand his involvement and welcomed the development, saying it would relieve them of the anxiety about who could be leading them into the next elections. There are indications that Rahul may remain engaged with the organization, though there is no clarity yet on whether it would mean creation of a new post in the organization. What is clear is that even if Rahul does not become the top boss in AICC, his stepping up to the plate, and away from his current minor charge of youth outfits, would automatically project him for the prime ministership. Rahul's reluctance has dragged the leadership issue despite the fact that there is little doubt in any mind about who the heir-apparent is. His insistence to be allowed to move at his own pace had compounded the leadership conundrum in the party because a countdown of sorts has already been sounded for the Lok Sabha polls. While a third term for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is ruled out, Sonia Gandhi's refusal to join the government and, lately, health issues have been nudging party managers to clinch the leadership issue ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Clarity on Congress's mascot leading them into the elections would be welcome considering NDA is grappling with leadership issues which seem far more complicated to resolve in view of the competing claims from saffron GenNext. Talking to TOI, Singh reasoned that September would be the ideal window for Rahul's move up since the vice-president's election and the monsoon session of Parliament would be over by then. "It (the change) would be best before the winter session," he said. The Congress general secretary said Rahul had complete backing, in fact urging, of the party ranks. "The majority of Congress workers are waiting for a more proactive role from Rahul in Congress politics," he said. The indications are likely to heighten anticipation in Congress ranks in the coming days, given that the clamour for Rahul to take centre stage is already growing. Law minister Salman Khurshid's recent remarks that the "party was in waiting time" till Rahul took up a proactive leadership role was privately endorsed by many across party ranks. The young leader's move to the next level is set to shake up the Congress in style and substance even as it will defy the perception after the rout in UP polls that he would retreat into a shell and further delay his projection in a bigger role. The transition of sorts in Congress will come when the time has changed from favourable to challenging over the last three years since Rahul was hailed as a youth icon after the Lok Sabha triumph. While BJP-led NDA can be expected to change its target from Sonia to Rahul in a bid to unsettle him, Digvijay Singh said it did not matter. "Any politician who fears being targeted is not worth being in politics. And Rahul Gandhi is not such a person," he said. All eyes will then be on how Rahul reconciles the central compulsions of Congress with its regional imperatives to revive the organization. The obvious challenge will be UP. Since the rout this year, Congress has moved closer to rivals Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party to bail out UPA, a move which seems to undercut Rahul's insistence that "going it alone" was the way forward in the heartland. West Bengal will be another challenge given Trinamool Congress's eagerness to break away from Congress, while he will be tested severely in coming assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat."
Sachin=GOD Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 I'm eagerly waiting for the day when the clown Prince finally accepts some responsibilities........................and then makes a fool of himself and proves to everyone that he is good for nothing and over hyped.
Lurker Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Rahul Gandhi (PM), Diggy Raja (Home minister) is my dream ticket
Sachin=GOD Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Rahul Gandhi (PM)' date=' Diggy Raja (Home minister) is my dream ticket [/quote'] :fear: :fear:
Prakat Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Ridiculous buffoon. But he's there for a reason obviously, he plays a role for the Party. He's the guy you have pouring hot oil from the roof of the fortress to keep the enemies at bay. But if Rahul gets anywhere near leadership in the future Diggy will have a big role to play then. :facepalm:
Clarke Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 He's atleast an MP, what about Priyankaji ? No direct position of power despite being royalty :headshake:
Guest Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 He's atleast an MP' date=' what about Priyankaji ? No direct position of power despite being royalty :headshake:[/quote'] Priyankajee's time passed..now its time of Robbo
Sarkar Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 Mum sold 75% of country Son will sell 110% some things never change.
OutStumped Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has decided to join the government as time is running out for him and his Congress party. Rahul is likely to be appointed defence minister and may also take up the responsibility of Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha, a position vacated by Pranab Mukherjee when he became a candidate for the Presidency. To become Leader of the House, Rahul has to be appointed a Cabinet minister. Last week, top Congress officials ruled out any change in the prime minister or party president. Dr Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi will continue doing their jobs till 2014 when a general election is scheduled. Rahul, it is felt, cannot be home minister as it is a thankless job where result-oriented success is almost impossible in view of the ground realities in the country. He cannot assume the role of finance minister as he does not have the knack for that job. If Rahul is appointed rural development minister he may be able to lift his pro-poor image, but it will not make him eligible to join the elite powerful groups within the government like the Cabinet Committee on Security and Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs. Hence, the best possible portfolio for Rahul is defence where success and failure are a collective affair in peace time. Rasheed Kidwai, author of 24, Akbar Road and a senior journalist, believes, "A bigger role for Rahul in the Congress party is unlikely because he is already general secretary. It is more likely that he will become Raksha Mantri." http://www.rediff.com/news/report/will-rahul-gandhi-be-appointed-as-defence-minister/20120719.htm :nervous:
Trichromatic Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has decided to join the government as time is running out for him and his Congress party. Rahul is likely to be appointed defence minister and may also take up the responsibility of Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha, a position vacated by Pranab Mukherjee when he became a candidate for the Presidency. :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:
Sachin=GOD Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 ^its just media speculation. I do not expect him to be given such an important ministry.
Guest Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 ^its just media speculation. I do not expect him to be given such an important ministry. why? he is very important to Congress
Sachin=GOD Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 why? he is very important to Congress[/QUOTE] that is the reason why he may noit be given a very important ministry like Defense - if he fails in a high profile ministry like defense (and there is a high possibility of that happening because he is after all a dhakkan!!!) then it will be an extremely big setback for Congress ahead of the next Lok Sabha elections. I think he will take up a more important role in the party itself instead of joining the Cabinet.
ravishingravi Posted July 19, 2012 Author Posted July 19, 2012 On the other hand, it will be a bigger insult if he is given an inconsequential ministry
Sachin=GOD Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 On the other hand' date=' it will be a bigger insult if he is given an inconsequential ministry[/quote'] he may be given a ministry like HRD or environment - these are more like "causes" rather than ministries so they can project him as doing something for the children etc etc. :cantstop:
Vinci Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 btw, this wikileaks cable might put things into perspective when discussing Yuvraaj Gandhi's a bit delayed decision to assume a 'bigger' responsibility. Unsurprisingly, this state cable of US ambassador to India Robert Mulford didn't receive adequate media attention in India :giggle: http://wikileaks.org/cable/2005/03/05NEWDELHI1661.html "... the word among Congress insiders, including those in the coterie surrounding Sonia Gandhi, is that Rahul will never become Prime Minister for several reasons. ... it is increasingly common knowledge that Rahul suffers from "personality problems" of an emotional or psychological nature that are severe enough to prevent him from functioning as PM. ... the Gandhi family always preferred that Rahul's sister, Priyanka, enter politics, as she was judged to be more intelligent and savvy. ... the common impression among Congress insiders is that Rahul is far below even his father in political ability. ... While our Congress contacts invariably hail Sonia as a "visionary leader" with a special feeling for India's "common man" there are few in the party who are willing to offer such glowing comments on Rahul."
Tiger80 Posted July 23, 2012 Posted July 23, 2012 btw, this wikileaks cable might put things into perspective when discussing Yuvraaj Gandhi's a bit delayed decision to assume a 'bigger' responsibility. Unsurprisingly, this state cable of US ambassador to India Robert Mulford didn't receive adequate media attention in India :giggle: http://wikileaks.org/cable/2005/03/05NEWDELHI1661.html "... the word among Congress insiders, including those in the coterie surrounding Sonia Gandhi, is that Rahul will never become Prime Minister for several reasons. ... it is increasingly common knowledge that Rahul suffers from "personality problems" of an emotional or psychological nature that are severe enough to prevent him from functioning as PM. ... the Gandhi family always preferred that Rahul's sister, Priyanka, enter politics, as she was judged to be more intelligent and savvy. ... the common impression among Congress insiders is that Rahul is far below even his father in political ability. ... While our Congress contacts invariably hail Sonia as a "visionary leader" with a special feeling for India's "common man" there are few in the party who are willing to offer such glowing comments on Rahul." He is going to be World's First Mentally unstable Prime minister .India will show the world that we don't discriminate between Humans
1983-2011 Posted July 23, 2012 Posted July 23, 2012 “Keeping in view his ability, maturity and such a vast work experience, he will prove to be a finest Prime Minister, but right now there is no vacancy for the post. My personal view is that he should work for the organisation till the next opportunity comes, The state’s geographical conditions are hard to traverse. It takes candidates a lot of time to reach out to the voters. I fully agree with Rahul that the candidates should be announced at the earliest, which will give them sufficient time to campaign.” Digvijaya said at the party office
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