In a sharp escalation of political rhetoric, JD(U)’s Rajiv Ranjan Prasad has advised Rahul Gandhi to democratically salvage the Congress party amid a fresh row sparked by Mani Shankar Aiyar’s blistering critiques of his own colleagues. The comments, delivered in New Delhi, paint a picture of a party in freefall, riddled with dissent and defections.
Prasad dismissed Aiyar’s personal barbs but used them as a lens into Congress’s deeper malaise. ‘His statements reveal the chaos within,’ he said, calling on Rahul to foster internal democracy rather than letting veteran exits continue unchecked.
Aiyar’s Monday tirade targeted Shashi Tharoor as principle-less, KC Venugopal as thuggish, and Pawan Khera derogatorily as ‘tattoo.’ These remarks, tied to frustrations over Kerala elections and organizational issues, have ignited a firestorm.
BJP’s Vikram Randhawa mocked Aiyar for his late realization, drawing parallels to past insults like the ‘chaiwala’ jibe at Narendra Modi. ‘He’s calling others puppets when his own leadership is strings-attached,’ Randhawa retorted.
As rival parties exploit the infighting, Congress’s path forward looks precarious. Rahul’s ability to unite a fractured cadre will be tested like never before, with national polls looming. This saga highlights the high stakes of internal harmony in Indian politics, where discord can swiftly erode electoral fortunes.