Sonia Gandhi asks partymen to work with unity

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday told her leaders and cadres that unity should be their watchword as the party had floundered many an opportunity for want of discipline. Addressing the 'Chintan Shivir' in Jaipur, Sonia Gandhi cautioned party men of increased competition for Congress' political space among the people and noted that several inroads had been made in the party's traditional support bases.

Sonia Gandhi asked the party leaders to set aside personal ambitions and egos to work cohesively and ensure that the party puts up a better performance, particularly in states where it is out of power. "Why do we forget the simple truth that in the party's victory lies the victory of each and every one of us," she asked. Sonia Gandhi said there was a need to strike a fine balance when it comes to dealing with alliance partners while ensuring that the party's rejuvenation was not compromised.