Speculation rife over Gurudas Kamat's future plans

New Delhi: Former minister Gurudas Kamat had a long meeting with senior Congress leader A.K. Antony on Thursday against the backdrop of his recent announcement that he was resigning and leaving active politics.

He also met Ahmed Patel, political secretary to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, separately but declined to spell out his plans.

While the AICC has “categorically and squarely” denied that Mr Kamat had resigned, saying he was a “very seasoned and experienced leader” and an “integral part of the Congress family”, speculation is rife on his future plans.

It is unclear if he would continue as AICC general secretary in-charge of Gujarat and Rajasthan, or if he will get another assignment, after the issues he raised with the leadership are tackled.