Rahul Gandhi Can Claim PM Post if Opposition Wins, Says CPIM's MA Baby

Rahul as PM face for 2029 Lok Sabha elections is 'premature': CPI(M)'s MA Baby

INDIA bloc ally MA Baby stated no decision exists on a 2029 prime ministerial candidate. He called Congress leaders' projection of Rahul Gandhi premature and unwarranted. The focus remains on strengthening the alliance to defeat the Modi government. Past opposition alliances decided prime ministerial posts after elections concluded. Other allied parties may also stake claims for the prime ministership.

Rahul Gandhi can claim PM post if Opposition wins, says CPIM's MA Baby

CPIM general secretary MA Baby said Rahul Gandhi, as Leader of Opposition, can stake a claim to the Prime Minister's post if the opposition wins. He said the decision should come only after the election, while ruling out pre-poll speculation over leadership.

CPI(M) Backs Rahul Gandhi’s Right to Claim PM Post – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on September 7, 2026 1:56 am by INDIAN AWAAZ Andalib Akhter / NEW DELHI CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby on Sunday said that Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi would have the right to stake a claim to the Prime Minister’s post if the Opposition succeeds in securing a majority in the next Lok Sabha elections. However, Baby stressed that the question of who should lead an Opposition government must…