next week'New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) All set to be elevated to the toppost in the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi was expected tocollect the certificate, declaring his appointment formally,next week in the presence of top party leaders, including hismother and party president Sonia Gandhi, sources said today.
While the date was yet to be finalised, the Congresssources indicated that the Gandhi scion could collect thecertificate between December 14 and 16.
The 47-year-old Amethi MP, who has been the Congress vicepresident for nearly five years, is the sole contender for thetop party post.
Backed by the entire rank and file of the party, he hadfiled his nomination for the Congress president's post threedays ago.
The last date for the withdrawal of candidature isDecember 11.
"It is going to be a grand affair at the AICCheadquarters next week. Soniaji is expected to accompany him(Rahul Gandhi), besides other senior leaders of the party. PCCleaders from various states are also likely to be there," asource said. PTI ENMRC.
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