Congress’ three-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Raj from May 12-14

New Delhi/Jaipur: The three day ‘Chintan Shivir’ of Congress is likely to be held in Udaipur on May 12, 13 and 14, said sources on Monday. Around 400 Congress leaders from across the country are expected to gather in the 'Chintan Shivir', in which Congress Working Committee (CWC) members, All India Congress Committee (AICC) office-bearers, former Union Ministers, State Presidents and Legislature Party leaders will be invited to discuss the reasons for the defeat of the party in the recently concluded elections as well as the upcoming strategies.

CM Ashok Gehlot on Monday said that the party high command is thinking with regard to the Shivir, which is likely in the second week of May. When Gehlot went to Udaipur in the programme of Seva Dal, he had inspected some hotels. “If the party high command gives instructions, there will be a large scale event in Rajasthan,” Gehlot told the media on Monday.

This 'Shivir' is very important for the future of Congress as a new Congress President is likely to be elected in a few months. However, it is not yet decided whether Rahul Gandhi will take over the reins of the party or not. It is an interesting coincidence that Congress' last Chintan Shivir was held in Jaipur in 2013 in which Rahul Gandhi was made the party vice-president. It is possible that the roadmap of Prashant Kishor will also be discussed in the Chintan Shivir.