This is Rahul's response to complaints from Congress workers and district presidents:


"District presidents are the backbone of the Congress party. I want that we should start working with district and block presidents in a better way to strengthen the district level. District presidents should conduct meetings on a regular basis. We should raise issues of interest and try to solve the matter as Congress party works, for the welfare of people, unlike the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh.

"I want all district presidents to maintain discipline in their districts. My aim is to involve the districts or block presidents to be a part of decision making process. The district level should connect and engage with the people," Rahul Gandhi said.


He also stated that any case of indiscipline should be reported to the state unit and if things are not settled, the district heads are free to take action.


This conversation went on for almost an hour and was concluded by All India Congress Committee general secretary Ashok Gehlot with a promise that the party will take all the suggestions and complaints seriously. He added that such conversations are aimed at motivating the available workforce.


Gehlot said, "Rahul Gandhi wants Zilla Congress Committee to work for the people, reach to the people and ask them their queries. Rahulji wants to strengthen the district and block levels." -- PTI