Rashid Alvi Warns Against Excluding Senior Politicians from Congress Leadership
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Synopsis
Rashid Alvi emphasizes the need for integrating experienced politicians into Congress amidst ongoing leadership discussions. He supports Shashi Tharoor’s call for clarity and warns that neglecting seasoned leaders could harm the party's future.
Key Takeaways
- Incorporating experienced leaders is vital for Congress.
- Tharoor aims to broaden the party’s appeal to new voters.
- Political dynamics in Maharashtra are shifting.
- Alvi criticizes the India-Pakistan cricket match.
- Congress must address internal leadership debates.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (NationPress) Following Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor's request for clarity on his position within the Congress party, senior leader Rashid Alvi emphasized the critical need to integrate experienced and grassroots politicians into the party's core. Alvi, who has served in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, shared Tharoor's sentiment, highlighting that neglecting seasoned leaders could jeopardize the party's future.
He stated, “The Congress has a wealth of senior, experienced, and grassroots-connected politicians that we must include in our mainstream leadership. This will fortify the Congress. Failing to do so risks harming the party.”
The Congress party is currently engaged in internal discussions about leadership and strategic direction. Amidst ongoing efforts to reclaim its political strength, MP Shashi Tharoor pointed out the necessity for the party to broaden its appeal to attract new voters and highlighted his popularity in Thiruvananthapuram.
He remarked that his support base extends beyond the Congress, noting, “Even individuals typically opposed to the Congress have voted for me.”
Alvi also commented on the political landscape in Maharashtra, addressing rumors surrounding a potential alliance between Sharad Pawar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He dismissed these speculations, stating, “I do not believe Sharad Pawar would engage in actions indicating he is ensnared in the Prime Minister's trap, despite the disrespect he has endured. The entire country is aware of how the Prime Minister has humiliated Sharad Pawar, leading to the fragmentation of his party and the defection of his nephew.”
Furthermore, Alvi voiced his strong opposition to the scheduled cricket match between India and Pakistan, citing ongoing tensions between the two nations. “We are permitting cricket matches with Pakistan. We do not engage with our adversaries; we confront them. The country that continuously targets our soldiers in Kashmir and conspires against us—why should we play cricket with them?”
He added, “I believe the Prime Minister still remembers Nawaz Sharif's biryani. I strongly condemn this match.”
