Even in election week, the stalemate over who will be the next Congress chief shows no signs of a breakthrough. The latest efforts to sway Rahul Gandhi to accept the role have been fruitless, sources have told NDTV. He has been steadfast in his reluctance, turning down the appeals by members since resigning after the 2019 general election debacle. Sonia Gandhi too has ruled out returning as president because of her health. So, who are the top contenders?
