Letter to BS: Sachin Pilot's revolt should pave the way for Congress 2.0

However, it would be most unfortunate if he follows Jyotiraditya Scindia and joins the BJP

This refers to the editorial “Congress’ legacy issue” (July 14). The revolt of Sachin Pilot, who was dismissed from every office he held in Rajasthan, is a golden opportunity for the rejuvenation of a secular front against the ruling BJP. This should include immediate holding of long overdue internal elections for a new Congress president outside the Gandhi fold, followed by a radical overhaul of the party. Alternatively, he could float a regional party, which along with other breakaway factions of the Congress, namely, the TMC, NCP and YRS Congress could merge into a Congress 2.0. This grouping, covering a