Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision making body has recommended elevation of party vice president Rahul Gandhi as it's president. The members at today's meeting unanimously voiced strong sentiment for his elevation. The meeting was chaired by Mr Gandhi as party president Sonia Gandhi could not attend due to illness.<br/><br/>Party veteran A K Antony spoke about the need for Mr Gandhi to take over the mantle of the party from her mother and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. Mr Antony told reporters after the four hour long meeting that all members including Dr Manmohan Singh, insisted that it is high time for Mr Gandhi to take over as party chief.