Rahul Ghandi quits as leader of India’s National Congress Party after heavy election defeat.

Mention politics in India, and the name Gandhi would almost certainly come up.

The family has been at the centre of public life for decades.

But the latest member of the Gandhi dynasty is looking to step away from the spotlight.

Rahul took over leadership of the Indian National Congress from his mother Sonia in 2017, and has long sought to become prime minister, following in the footsteps of his father, grandmother and great grandfather.

But the party suffered big losses in this year’s elections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP.

And 49-year-old Gandhi accepted responsibility for the defeat.

So what impact will his resignation have on Indian politics?

(Click here for Android APP of IBTN. You can follow us on facebook and Twitter)

Share This News

About sharing