In Kochi, Rahul Gandhi reminds Congress leaders of one man-one post rule

The statement came after Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot showed interest in running for the post of party chief

During the Bharat Jodo Yatra on Thursday, Rahul Gandhi said that the post of Congress party chief is an "ideological post" and defines "a particular view of India".

"You're taking a historic position which defines a particular view of India. Congress president is an ideological post. You represent a set of ideas, a belief system and a vision of India," Gandhi said, as reported by ANI.

The Congress party will conduct the elections for the post of its president on October 17. The results of the elections will be announced on October 19, immediately after counting.

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