Rahul Gandhi made the remarks during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in New Delhi, according to sources cited in reports.
Gandhi reportedly told party leaders that Modi’s political rule was entering its final phase and claimed that discussions over his successor had already begun.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Rahul Gandhi said PM Modi's political rule is in its “final phase.”
He claimed a search for Modi's successor is underway.
He urged Congress to take a more aggressive political approach
The remarks were made at the Congress Working Committee meeting.
The succession claim is Gandhi's political assessment, based on reports citing sources.
He also described the Modi government as being on the back foot and called on Congress leaders to adopt a more aggressive political approach, according to the reports.
The remarks came as the Congress leadership discussed the country's political situation and the party's strategy on key issues.
The statement is Rahul Gandhi's political assessment, rather than an independently established development regarding a change in government or leadership. No succession process has been publicly established by the government on the basis of these remarks.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
Remarks involving the Prime Minister's political future are likely to intensify the BJP-Congress confrontation and attract attention ahead of upcoming political battles.
