India's Rahul Gandhi hints at PM role if party wins election


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  • Tuesday, 14 Jan 2014

Rahul Gandhi, a lawmaker and son of India's ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi, smiles during the 2013 annual general meeting and national conference of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Rahul Gandhi, the scion of a dynasty that has led India for most of its history, suggested in an interview published on Tuesday he was ready to be prime minister if his party won forthcoming elections, his first indication that he wants the job.

Gandhi's Congress party heads the coalition that has governed India for a decade. Buffeted by corruption scandals, low economic growth and high inflation, the party is facing strong opposition challenges in the election due by May.

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