'If Sonia Gandhi offered, would I refuse?' Ashok Gehlot's 'big conspiracy' charge on Congress presidential poll
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 07, 2026, 20:26 (IST)
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has reignited Congress leadership debates, asserting he wouldn't have refused the party presidency if offered by Sonia Gandhi. He claims a "big conspiracy" distorted narratives around the 2022 presidential race and the Rajasthan crisis, leading to a "wrong perception" of his intentions. Gehlot expressed regret over the internal turmoil.