Overview
- Rahul Gandhi emphasized that Gujarat is pivotal for Congress’s strategy to challenge the BJP-RSS, describing the state as the key to national political change.
- He acknowledged the demoralization of Congress cadres in Gujarat but expressed confidence in the party's ability to reclaim its influence in the state.
- Gandhi announced a pilot project to decentralize power by strengthening district units and giving district presidents more autonomy in decision-making.
- He highlighted internal challenges within Congress, including destructive competition among leaders and lack of local involvement in ticket distribution, vowing to address these issues.
- Framing the contest as an ideological struggle, Gandhi asserted that only Congress can counter the BJP-RSS agenda, positioning the party as the defender of democratic values.