The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday applauded Rahul Gandhi for stepping down as party president taking "personal responsibility" for the grand old party's dismal performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and thereby "setting new standards of accountability in public life"."Rahul Gandhi's instinctive moral compass is evident from the manner in which he has taken personal responsibility for the disappointing performance of the party in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, thereby setting new standards of accountability in public life. The CWC applauds his courage, commitment and conviction in stepping down as Congress President which was a deeply personal decision," read a resolution passed by the CWC after a meeting here.Rahul, who took over the reins of the party in 2017, had tendered resignation as party chief at the CWC meeting on May 25, taking moral responsibility for the party's drubbing in the general elections.The CWC said Rahul led the party with unbounded drive, ...
