The Congress is the only party that has an independent election authority. It also the only party that conducts democratic elections for its president. It is in complete contrast to BJP which is visibly remote controlled. It is being called one and half man party structure. The president in Congress has to consult other members and cannot enforce authoritarian rule. The wisdom of outgoing presidents and senior members for their experience and wisdom has to be considered. It is for the members of the party to choose and elect whomever they consider and it is not the business of other political parties.
The party has clarified that there is no official, unofficial candidate and Gandhis have opted out in spite of popular support. It is absolutely right of delegates to elect and the forum was open to anyone to contest even someone like Shashi Tharoor. Instead of playing victim of no level playing field let him stand on his ability to convince delegates and stick to dharma of collective decisions by majority. The elections are taking the wind out of the sails of BJP's contention of dynasty rule.
