Showering praises on the youth party wing leader of the congress Rahul Gandhi, ex-minister EVKS Elangovan said that it is the time when Congress party had got a new lease of life in Tamil Nadu.

Addressing the gathering during the special membership disbursement meeting, Mr. Elangovan said, "For nearly 42 years since the year 1967, Congress party making its presence felt in Tamil Nadu was a never ending dream. Like in the story of Vikramathithan, it continued to evade until Rahul Gandhi bought about a change in the scene. Within a short time, nearly 15 lakh new young members joined the youth wing of Congress despite the fee of Rs. 15 for every membership."

'But, ours is charged at rs. 3 and we should show three times the membership enrollment or retire leaving space for the youngsters to perform,' he added.

Sorting out the odds in Tamil Nadu, he said that Rahul Gandhi have a strong base in the state and will soon pave way for majority for Congress in here.