Rahul Gandhi States Regional Parties ‘Lack Ideology’; Leaders Question His Authority
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking at the party's brainstorming session, had made a comment on the regional political parties "lacking an ideology" in resisting the onslaught of RSS. Responding to the remark, Congress' regional allies have shown disappointment and took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi. "It is Rahul Gandhi’s self-assessment and he is entitled to his opinion, but who gave him the authority to comment on ideology? How are we running the party without any ideology?” said Congress' ally in Jharkhand, JMM. The party's spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said Congress is dependent on regional parties for a fight or win against BJP. Another Congress ally in Bihar, RJD, called Rahul Gandhi's remark "unfortunate". Manoj Jha, RJD MP, said the former Congress president would hav...
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