Digvijay Singh’s demand that the organisation be strengthened has been echoed by senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, sparking new political discourse both inside and outside the party.
Tharoor Backs Singh’s View on Organisational Strength
Supporting his senior colleague Digvijay Singh’s appeal for structural reform, Shashi Tharoor emphasized the importance of fortifying the party organization on the 140th Congress Foundation Day. Tharoor reaffirmed the need for the party to have a solid organisational base and added that since he was friends with Singh, it was normal to have such discussions.
Why Did Digvijay Singh’s Comments Spark Controversy?
The dispute started when Digvijay Singh posted an old photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the 1990s, calling it “impactful” and emphasizing the BJP and RSS’s organizational power. This was a rare public recognition of the organizational structure of an ideological competitor. His remarks, which came at a time when Congress is looking for methods to rebuild ahead of upcoming elections, were primarily seen as a criticism of the party’s own organisational flaws.
Is There Trouble for Rahul Gandhi?
Internal unity within the Congress has come under scrutiny as a result of the political impact from these comments, especially in relation to Rahul Gandhi’s leadership. Singh’s article was quickly used by BJP leaders to disparage the Congress, saying it revealed internal strife and flaws under Gandhi’s leadership. Although Tharoor’s support for organizational reform does not directly contradict Gandhi’s leadership, it might be a sign of growing voices inside the party advocating for structural strengthening and introspection, a change from solely ideological discussions to practical organisational issues.
What does This mean for Congress’s Future?
The Congress may reconsider its approach in light of Tharoor’s comments, particularly with regard to regional strength and grassroots involvement. Talks over leadership structure and discipline may impact the party’s future election performance as internal reform debates intensify.
