Reacting to reports of Congress leader Manish Tewari being sidelined during the appointment of new working presidents and election committee chiefs for the Punjab Congress unit, BJP members expressed that internal conflicts within the Congress are not uncommon. BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal highlighted the ongoing infighting in the party, attributing it to Rahul Gandhi’s ineffective leadership, which he believes is leading the Congress towards a decline.
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh criticized the Congress, likening the party to an expired injection that benefits no one. He emphasized the internal struggle within the Congress, particularly between different factions, and pointed out issues of dynastic politics, arrogance, and dictatorship prevailing within the party. Chugh highlighted the growing trend of sycophancy and alleged discrimination against certain community members in the party.
BJP National Spokesperson Guru Prakash joined the criticism, stating that the Congress lacks internal democracy and decision-making power is concentrated within the Gandhi family. Prakash expressed doubts about independent-minded leaders being able to thrive within such a system, questioning the party’s ability to retain such leaders. Meanwhile, Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat refuted claims of Tewari being sidelined, emphasizing his seniority, experience, and contributions to the party over the years.
In a seeming dissent with the party’s organizational decisions in Punjab, Congress MP Manish Tewari expressed his disappointment at being left out of key roles in the Punjab revamp. Tewari, in a cryptic post, acknowledged his long-standing association with the Congress but hinted at feeling neglected in the recent appointments. The AICC announced new election-related roles for Punjab, with several Congress MPs being assigned responsibilities, while Tewari found himself excluded from the list.
AICC’s recent announcement of Punjab Congress poll panels and organizational reshuffle for the upcoming elections saw Charanjit Singh Channi appointed as the Campaign Committee Chairperson and other key positions filled. The party’s restructuring in Punjab also included the appointment of working presidents and committee heads, as approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The developments in Punjab have stirred discussions about leadership dynamics and internal workings within the Congress party.
