Rahul Gandhi likely to hoist flag at Congress HQ on Aug 15

New Delhi, Aug 9: With Sonia Gandhi, Congress President still undergoing medical treatment in the US, Rahul Gandhi is likely to unfurl the national flag in her absence on Aug 15 at Congress Headquarters.

It will be first time for a 41-year-old to unroll a flag if Rahul hoists the flag.

Rahul Gandhi, who is still in the US with his mother will be back by this weekend, said sources.

Sonia Gandhi who underwent a surgery on Aug 4 has been moved out of the ICU and her condition is said to be stable.

Sources also informed that if the AICC President fails to return back before Aug 15, then other senior party member like Motilal Vora is likely to unfurl the flag.