New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi tonight (May 18, 2004) told her party that they should "trust and allow" her to take a decision on the issue of Prime Ministership.

Gandhi told the Parliamentary Party meeting, which passed a unanimous resolution asking her to "reconsider her decision" not to take up the Prime Ministership, "I have listened to your views, your pain and anguish on the decision I have taken. I am aware that I am causing anguish to you, but I think if you trust me, allow me to take my decision."

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The resolution moved by Pranab Mukherjee after several members appealed to her to reconsider her decision said, "In the light of the sentiments expressed by members of this Congress Parliamentary Party and taking into account the unanimity of opinion, this House requests Sonia Gandhi to reconsider her decision in the best interest of the country and the Congress party."

After Gandhi finished her reply, senior party leader P R Dasmunshi urged her "to translate this resolution into action."