As the countdown began for the election of Congress president, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on August 22 said the party is "unanimously" in favour of Rahul Gandhi for the post.
The party's election authority has said it will stick to the schedule of electing a new chief by September 20.
Mr. Gehlot said that considering the sentiments of Congress workers across the country, Rahul Gandhi should accept the role.
