Rahul takes over Congress charge amid 'politics of fear', says Manmohan

New Delhi, Dec 16: Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday said Rahul Gandhi was taking over as the new Congress President at a time when "disturbing trends" and "politics of fear" have been prevailing in the country.

"Rahulji, we depend upon you for transformation of politics of fear to politics of hope," Dr Singh said at the AICC head quarter wherein Rahul Gandhi formally took charge of Congress party.
"Rahulji is taking over as President of our party at a time when there are certain disturbing trends visible in our politics," Dr Manmohan Singh said.
He noted that a "distinguished academician" has pointed out that "there are dangers that politics of fear will take over the politics of hope" in the country.
He said Rahul Gandhi had been trained for a long period and had already looked after many activities of the Congress for many years now.
"Rahulji brings in a new sense of dedication and commitment, a new sense of leadership with courage and humility," former Prime Minister said.
He said during the last 19 years as the Congress President, Sonia Gandhi did, "provided a powerful leadership".
"Now that Soniaji is handing over the reins of the party to Rahulji, we salute Soniaji for uniting the leadership, something that she has been doing for the last 19 years," Dr Singh said. UNI