Rahul Gandhi today assumed charge as Congress vice president with an assertion that he wanted to do positive politics as it will take the country forward. He added that the political environment and the type of discussions on it are extremely acrimonious.

Talking to reporters in New Delhi he said that he did not want to get into negative politics but into positive politics to take this country forward.

Rahul was elevated to the post at the party's Jaipur 'chintan shivir' last weekend. Rahul observed that fight often takes place over the same things.

He, however, claimed that Congress party is the most powerful instrument to change things in the country and bring youngsters into politics. He said only Congress can bring transformation in the country.