CWC chaired by Rahul Gandhi discusses Assam NRC, Rafale deal

New Delhi, Aug 4: Senior Congress leader and former PM Manmohan Singh briefed Congress Working Committee (CWC) on the economic condition of country on Saturday. Congress President Rahul Gandhi chaired the meeting attended by Ashok Gehlot and other CWC members.

The issues of National Register of Citizens (NRC) draft bill, Rafale deal issue and corruption were discussed.

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, said, "Issues of NRC Draft Bill, corruption, bank fraud cases and Rafale deal were discussed in CWC. Discussions were held on the issue of unemployment. We have also started preparations for upcoming elections in four states."

Sonia Gandhi did not attending the CWC meeting because she is unwell.

During the previous CWC meet on July 22, the Congress had laid down its strategy for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The party, which will fight the election under the stewardship of Gandhi, will set up a group to look into forming alliances across the country.