New Delhi, Dec 24 (NationPress) As Congress MP Imran Masood proposed party figure Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as a potential candidate for Prime Minister, the BJP sharply criticized the Congress on Wednesday, accusing it of being perpetually fragmented and confused.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated in an interview with IANS that the Congress has “always been in a tukde-tukde mood,” suggesting that the acronym 'INC' stands for 'I Need Confusion' rather than Indian National Congress.

He claimed that internal conflict has become a hallmark of the party at both state and national levels.

Poonawalla provided several instances to back his assertion. “In Rajasthan, we witnessed a division between Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot. In Himachal Pradesh, there was a power struggle between Pratibha Singh and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. In Karnataka, D.K. Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah were in conflict. At the national level, the Congress seems to be divided into two factions -- Rahul Congress and Priyanka Congress,” he explained.

He further remarked that recent comments from party leaders indicate a lack of faith in Rahul Gandhi's leadership.

“Sometimes Shashi Tharoor contradicts Rahul Gandhi’s statements, and Imran Masood promotes Priyanka Gandhi as a Prime Ministerial candidate before needing to clarify his position. Former party member Mohammed Moquim, who was expelled, also questioned Rahul Gandhi’s leadership abilities, suggesting that Priyanka Gandhi should take on a more prominent role,” Poonawalla added.

Regarding businessman Robert Vadra's comments supporting Priyanka Gandhi, Poonawalla stated that these remarks highlight the internal turmoil within Congress.

“Even Robert Vadra's endorsement of Priyanka Gandhi indicates a lack of confidence in Rahul Gandhi -- not just among the public, but also among allies, and even within his own party. The Congress continues to be a family-run organization, where leadership decisions are made internally. It is evident that Rahul Gandhi no longer commands the confidence of either the public or the party,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain also lambasted the Congress, drawing comparisons with internal disputes within other political families.

“Just as there have been disagreements between Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav in Lalu Prasad Yadav's family, similar discord has now surfaced in Congress between Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi,” Hussain commented.

He added that while anyone is entitled to dream of becoming Prime Minister, the BJP is assured about its future.

“Anyone can aspire to the Prime Minister role. Robert Vadra is entitled to envision Priyanka Gandhi as Prime Minister, which is why he views her as suitable for the position. However, the BJP will remain in power for the next 50 years,” Hussain asserted.

Earlier on Tuesday, Congress MP Imran Masood advocated for party general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as a viable Prime Ministerial candidate, likening her to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Masood made this statement while responding to BJP criticism directed at Priyanka Gandhi for allegedly not vocally opposing violence against minorities in Bangladesh.

He asserted that Priyanka Gandhi possesses the same determination and capability to counter anti-India narratives in the South Asian nation as her grandmother, Indira Gandhi, demonstrated in her dealings with Pakistan.

In an interview with IANS, Masood stated, "Priyanka Gandhi was the first to speak out when violence erupted in Bangladesh. Appoint Priyanka Gandhi as Prime Minister and observe her response, just like Indira Gandhi. Just as Indira Gandhi divided Pakistan, Priyanka Gandhi will ensure that Bangladesh does not become a center for anti-India narratives."

Shortly after Imran Masood's statement, Robert Vadra remarked that such expectations and demands inevitably arise from various sectors, but the current focus should be on the pressing issues troubling the nation.

In an exclusive interview with IANS, Robert Vadra stated, “Everyone has their own aspirations. Various demands are made for Priyanka to step forward. There are also calls for me to enter politics. However, our focus should remain on the real issues affecting the populace.”