Shashi Tharoor Reacts to Expelled Bihar Congress Chief's Comment on Rahul Gandhi

ex-Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad labels Rahul Gandhi 'dictatorial', critiques party leadership style

The former Union minister, who quit after the Bihar Assembly polls, also claimed Rahul Gandhi does not listen to senior colleagues in the Congress

Shashi Tharoor reacts to expelled Bihar Congress chief's comment on Rahul Gandhi

The controversy was triggered after Shakeel Ahmad, who recently parted ways with the Congress, launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of sidelining senior leaders and undermining internal democracy within the party.

"No Internal Democracy, Rahul Gandhi's Decision Final": Ex-Congress Leader

Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad lashed out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over the party's consistent electoral failures, claiming an unwillingness within the party to address the issues.

‘No Internal Democracy in Congress’: Former Congressman Shakeel Ahmed Calls Out Rahul Gandhi’s Leadership, BJP Says ‘Start of a Massive Revolt’ (Watch Video) | 🗳️ LatestLY

Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed sparked controversy by alleging a lack of internal democracy in the party, claiming Rahul Gandhi wants to remove senior leadership. The former Union Minister said Rahul is uncomfortable working with popular and veteran leaders, and criticised his leadership style as exclusionary. 🗳️ ‘No Internal Democracy in Congress’: Former Congressman Shakeel Ahmed Calls Out Rahul Gandhi’s Leadership, BJP Says ‘Start of a…

Rahul a 'darpok', insecure leader: Ex-Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad

New Delhi: Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad on Saturday, January 24, called Rahul Gandhi a ‘darpok’ (coward) and an insecure leader and claimed he is only promoting young leaders who sing his paeans in the party. Ahmad, who has been a former union minister and a party general secretary, had quit the Congress after the Bihar assembly elections in 2025. He has been a three-time MLA — 1985-90, 1990-95 and 2000-2004 — and twice an MP, 1998 and 2…

“Rahul Gandhi Is the ‘Most Insecure Leader’ in Indian Politics,” Claims Former Congress Leader Shakeel Ahmad

Patna: A fresh political controversy has erupted after former Congress leader and ex-Union Minister Shakeel Ahmad launched a sharp attack on senior party figure Rahul Gandhi, branding him as the “most insecure leader” in Indian politics. Ahmad’s remarks have triggered strong reactions across party lines, intensifying the already simmering internal debate within the Congress. Speaking […]