At the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, Punjab Congress leaders tried hard to convince Rahul Gandhi to stay as party chief, arguing he could not abdicate his role  at this critical juncture. They asked him to stay on and fight the BJP on the front foot.
In their suggestions to the Congress Working Committee sub-group that was tasked with engaging north Indian state leaders, Punjab Congress president Sunil Jakhar and former state party presidents Partap Bajwa and SS Dullo said they would rather sit at home than work under another president.
While Bajwa warned of mass desertions should Rahul quit, Jakhar said he would bide his time and return only when Rahul does.