Congress In Crisis Again Amid Row Over Digvijaya Singh's "RSS-BJP" Remark
Shashi Tharoor supports Digvijaya Singh’s call for stronger discipline in Congress amid internal debate triggered by Singh’s praise of RSS and BJP organisational strength.
- On Sunday in New Delhi, Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP, said he agrees with Digvijaya Singh on the need for more discipline and cohesion within the party.
- Digvijaya Singh posted an image and commentary online praising organisational strength, sharing an undated photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with L.K. Advani and lauding RSS and BJP grassroots power.
- Senior leaders voiced divided views, with some distancing themselves and others defending Singh; Pawan Khera said `There's nothing to learn from the RSS`, while Salman Khurshid distinguished appreciation from accessing facts.
- Opponents quickly seized on the controversy, while Digvijaya Singh clarified he praised organisational discipline only and said he remains opposed to the RSS and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Singh's prior reform calls, including on December 19, frame this debate about organisation versus ideology, exposing tensions within the Congress party over its strategic direction.
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Congress leader Sachin Pilot reiterated on Sunday that the opposition party is united, but everyone has the right to their own opinion, after Digvijaya Singh's remarks about the RSS's organisational capability sparked rumours of a dispute within the Congress. Digvijaya Singh’s RSS Remark: ‘Said Whatever He Had to, but Strong Opposition Is Needed’ Says Sachin Pilot.
Congress In Crisis Again Amid Row Over Digvijaya Singh's "RSS-BJP" Remark
The Congress appeared divided over senior leader Digvijaya Singh's remarks that appeared to be in favour of the RSS and the BJP, even as he clarified he remained a staunch opponent of their ideologies.
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