Rahul Gandhi is set to be projected as the Congress’ prime ministerial face for the 2029 general elections, marking a major strategic move by the party ahead of the next national contest. The decision is expected to shape Congress’ campaign narrative, opposition strategy and leadership messaging in the years leading up to 2029.The move also raises questions over INDIA bloc coordination, alliance arithmetic, regional party ambitions, voter outreach, youth connect and whether Rahul Gandhi can position himself as the principal challenger to the BJP-led NDA. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: June 30, 2026, 16:23 IST
