India, June 20 -- After suffering a massive defeat in the Lok Sabha polls, Rahul Gandhi had offered to step down from the position of the Congress President. The Congress Working Committee nonetheless didn't accept Rahul's resignation. However, Rahul is adamant on his stand and is keen to resign. According to reports, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is likely to be appointed as Congress party President. If Gehlot becomes the party president, a person other than from the Gandhi family will be appointed for the coveted post after 20 years.

BJP MLA Satish Poonia said, "There was pressure on Congress party to look for a new leader after the Lok Sabha poll results. The Congress is yet to come out of the dynasty politics trend. They have...