'Factionalism is a core issue in politics', asserts Congress MLA on MP unit chief's 'groupism' statement

Synopsis

Bhopal, Jan 22 (NationPress) The ongoing debate between BJP and Congress in Madhya Pradesh heightened after Congress MLA Jaivardhan Singh claimed that factionalism is an inherent aspect of politics, emphasizing the need to address internal divisions within parties.

Key Takeaways

Factionalism is a common issue in politics.
Competition among politicians often leads to groupism.
Jitu Patwari advocates for unity within Congress.
BJP faces criticism for leadership choices.
Corruption allegations are a focal point of the debate.

Bhopal, Jan 22 (NationPress) Amid the ongoing exchange of words between the BJP and Congress in Madhya Pradesh regarding 'groupism is a cancer' statement, former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh's son, Jaivardhan Singh, remarked that factionalism has always been a part of politics. The Congress MLA representing Raghogarh Assembly constituency stated that politicians aim to secure positions in every state to enhance the party's performance. Hence, he asserted that factionalism is a fundamental aspect at the grassroots level of all political parties globally.

"Politicians must compete with various individuals to ascend to higher roles from the start of their careers. Thus, groupism or factionalism is an unavoidable reality in politics, and no political party worldwide has been immune to it," Jaivardhan Singh mentioned during a press interaction in Shivpuri district on Wednesday.

He defended the Congress state unit chief Jitu Patwari's remarks, asserting that the PCC chief has expressed his concerns directly with the party members. "Jitu Patwari is our leader... he was engaging in discussions with party members during a meeting. He urged party workers to avoid groupism and prioritize the party's interests. A political party cannot function effectively without dedicated members, which is what he was conveying," Singh elaborated.

He also criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that its members are discontent while questioning the selection of leaders for crucial roles in specific regions.

Earlier on Wednesday, Patwari defended his leadership approach, stating that his primary goal as the Madhya Pradesh Congress chief has been to unite party members against the BJP's corruption. He accused the BJP’s media division of disseminating propaganda.

“As the head of MP Congress, I must deliver clear messages to the party members, which includes facilitating open discussions. The BJP media cell distorted my statement into a propaganda tool. What surprised me even more was CM Mohan Yadav’s comments on the situation," Patwari expressed.

CM Mohan Yadav previously reacted to Patwari's 'groupism is a cancer' remark by labeling it a 'new trend' in politics and questioning the Congress party's stance on internal divisions.

"The Congress must clarify who the 'cancers' in their party are. Leaders like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge should define their position clearly," Yadav stated.

In a sharp comeback, Patwari shifted focus to corruption issues under BJP governance, including alleged scandals tied to former RTO constable Saurabh Sharma.

“Saurabh Sharma is the real cancer for Madhya Pradesh. Will Mohan Yadav confront this cancer? Can he address the diary uncovered from Sharma’s residence during a raid? Certainly not. Instead, he engages in BJP propaganda,” Patwari retorted.

His 'cancer' remark attracted attention after a video emerged on social media in which he urged party members to eliminate factionalism. “If we don’t eradicate this cancer of factionalism, it will lead to our downfall,” he was heard stating.