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Cong says Sonia will remain interim chief, make organisational changes

Party says its top committee unanimously resolved to strengthen the hands of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi

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The CWC also authorised her to effect necessary organisational changes to take on various challenges before the party

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 24 2020 | 8:11 PM IST

The Congress Working Committee on Monday urged Sonia Gandhi to continue as its interim chief till an AICC session can be convened and authorised her to effect necessary organisational changes to deal with the challenges facing the party.

At an over seven-hour long meeting, which took place in the backdrop of more than 20 party leaders seeking an immediate organisational overhaul and a collective leadership, Gandhi is said to have offered to quit but was requested by the party's top decision-making panel with over 50 members to stay on.

Announcing the resolution passed by the CWC, the party's General Secretary (Organisation) K

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