Rahul accompanies Sonia for medical check-up, leaves message for trolls
Congress President Rahul Gandhi and mother Sonia Gandhi left for abroad for her annual medical check-up. Taking a dig at trolls who often criticize Rahul for his occasional sabbaticals, he tweeted, "To my friends in the BJP social media troll army: don't get too worked up...I'll be back soon!" Rahul will return within a week while Sonia would stay for an extended period. Here's more.
"Don't get too worked up"
But, BJP demands a working government from Rahul
The official handle of BJP responded to Rahul's tweet demanding assurance of a working government in Karnataka. The tweet said, "Women of Karnataka also await Cabinet formation so that the state Govt can start serving them. Can you ensure Karnataka gets a working Govt before you leave?" Mocking Rahul, it further read, "Everyone on social media hopes that you will keep us entertained from there too."
Pending decisions in Rahul's absence: Allocation of ministries in Karnataka
Vital decisions like allocation of ministries in Karnataka, where Congress-JD(S) alliance is ruling the government, are likely to experience further delay owing to the absence of the Congress President. Reportedly, Rahul Gandhi and other senior ministers earlier had an inconclusive discussion on the subject. However, KC Venugopal of Congress claimed that Rahul's absence wouldn't delay any decision. "He is available over phone 24x7."
By-polls, a test of the united Opposition
Rahul's trip coincides with the parliamentary and assembly by-polls across ten states. Further, today's voting is a test for the Congress-led Opposition against the BJP. The results will be out by Thursday, before Rahul's return.
