Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday commended the coordination between Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra and Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully, describing it as a model for Congress units across the country. He urged party leaders to emulate their example of collective leadership.
Praise at Kishangarh Airport
Speaking briefly at Kishangarh Airport before attending the concluding session of the Congress's 10-day district presidents' training camp in Pushkar, Gandhi lauded the working relationship between the two leaders. "Good. PCC and CLP are holding hands. Very good example. You're an example for all other states," he said.
With former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot also present, Gandhi's remarks were widely interpreted as a strong message in favor of unity within the state unit.
Calling Dotasra and Jully the 'Right Combination'
Gandhi described Dotasra and Jully as "the right combination" for Rajasthan Congress. He remarked, "The duo is like Jai-Veeru. It will last long and keep the Congress strong. Everyone should learn from them. Rajasthan has given an example to other states that Congress is united and can work together. Things in Congress are going well."
Address to District Presidents
Addressing district presidents from Rajasthan and Delhi later in the day, Gandhi reportedly said that Rajasthan's organisational restructuring under Dotasra's leadership could serve as a model for Congress units elsewhere. He emphasised that district presidents would play a key role in ticket distribution and organisational strengthening.
According to party sources, Gandhi stated that advancement in the organisation would come through sacrifice, hard work, and public engagement rather than sycophancy. He urged functionaries to remain connected to grassroots workers, raise public issues, and stand with the poor and marginalised. Rebuilding public trust, he said, was essential for strengthening the party and countering the BJP through issue-based politics.
Interaction and Pledge
Gandhi also interacted with district presidents and their families, discussing organisational expansion and public outreach. After the camp, Jully said Gandhi's endorsement was a matter of pride and pledged to carry the spirit of coordination "down to the booth level." He added that the training camp focused on strengthening Congress ideology, organisational values, and grassroots mobilisation across Rajasthan.
