The Indian National Congress (INC) leadership has come under the limelight since the leadership of Rahul Gandhi. Because of his woes in mobilizing the party and translating the same into electoral wins, the issue of succession has come under consideration. The INC now has more questions over who can greatly breathe new blood, vision and togetherness to the party in a maturing political arena.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been listed among the front-runners most likely to take up the role that Rahul Gandhi is set to vacate. Priyanka has come as a staunch force in recent years, where she showcased her political policies and leadership in the campaigns in Uttar Pradesh. Her understanding of the electorate’s machinery in addition to her benevolently rooted family background in the Congress party assumes her as the formation’s potential leader to canvass support to back the party’s revival.

But there are other potential candidates in the party such as travelling V.P. Hamid Ansari or Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. I strongly believe that Gehlot is a fully-capable candidate because he has vast experience in both governance and managing party affairs, and would hopefully bring political stability while reigning the state. Indeed, this paper has provided sufficient evidence of how Azad has been instrumental in leadership during hard times, as well as factional negotiation within the Indian National Congress to argue that his contribution can benefit the party towards better performance.

The party also needs to look for young dynamic leaders who can tap into the market of the young voters. Sachin Pilot, Jyotiraditya Scindia are leaders who may work in Youngistan because they have a firm understanding of the issues that matter in modern politics. Leaders like that could assist the Congress in attracting a new generation of voters while having their feet on the ground when it comes to core ideals of the party.

Finally, the choice will be made based on leadership and cohesiveness strengths, and capacity to oppose BJP’s hegemony. There is no doubt that the selection of the successor has to be balanced and strategic to make the Congress relevant again.

Conclusion

In conclusion, India National Congress needs a leader, which has the power of initiating a change and leading the party to victory. This leader has to be in the position of rallying the party and the nation, attracting the old and new voters, and make sense to the rapidly transforming political realm in the country. Who it is Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot or anybody else the imperative is to choose a leader who can not only create magic but also who can usher in changes. It is due to this reason that the selection of the successor will determine the future more so the position of the party in Indian politics.