A political turmoil was set off within the Congress party after NDTV reported that Rahul Gandhi has accused the dissenters of conspiring with the BJP. Later the statement was denied.
Even as her tenure comes to an end, Sonia Gandhi will continue to be the interim President of Congress as the party has not yet elected a full-time party president.
Sharad Pawar advised Rahul Gandhi to avoid making ad hominem attacks against PM Modi, claiming that such attempts adversely impacts one's own credibility.