'Rahul Gandhi will take over as Congress chief by 2017 end'

An overwhelming number of Congress leaders and workers want Rahul to head the party, said PL Punia

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will take over as party chief by the end of 2017, senior party leader PL Punia said on Wednesday.

The Rajya Sabha MP told media persons here that an overwhelming number of Congress leaders and workers wanted Rahul Gandhi to head the party.

"The wish of party leaders and workers will be fulfilled by the year-end," he said.