MP Congress Leader Challenges BJP, Questions Treatment of 'Cancer' Saurabh Sharma
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Synopsis
In a heated exchange between BJP and Congress in Madhya Pradesh, Jitu Patwari, the state Congress president, rebuts CM Mohan Yadav's comments on 'groupism being a cancer,' focusing on corruption issues involving Saurabh Sharma.
Key Takeaways
- Patwari defends leadership against BJP accusations.
- Focus on unity within Congress party members.
- BJP’s media cell accused of spreading propaganda.
- Allegations against Saurabh Sharma highlighted.
- Emphasis on collective decision-making in Congress.
Jabalpur, Jan 22 (NationPress) In the escalating verbal clash between the BJP and Congress in Madhya Pradesh regarding factionalism, state Congress president Jitu Patwari has responded forcefully to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's comments about groupism being a cancer.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Patwari defended his approach to leadership, emphasizing that his main goal as MP Congress chief is to unite party members against the BJP's corruption. He accused the BJP’s media team of propagating misinformation.
“As the leader of MP Congress, it is essential for me to send clear messages to our members, which includes engaging in open dialogues. The BJP media cell twisted my words into propaganda. What astonished me even more was CM Mohan Yadav’s response,” Patwari stated.
Previously, CM Mohan Yadav had reacted to Patwari's claim that groupism is a cancer, describing it as a “new trend” in politics while questioning Congress' internal unity. “Congress needs to identify who the ‘cancers’ are within their ranks. Leaders like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge should clarify their position,” Yadav remarked.
In a pointed response, Patwari shifted the focus to corruption issues under BJP governance, particularly alleging scandals involving Saurabh Sharma. “Saurabh Sharma is the true cancer for Madhya Pradesh. Will Mohan Yadav take action against this cancer? Can he justify the red diary found at Sharma’s residence during a raid? Certainly not. Instead, he resorts to BJP propaganda,” Patwari countered.
The press conference, attended by Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar and former state Congress chief Arun Yadav, highlighted the importance of collective decision-making within the Congress party. “Decisions about each member's role are made collectively. I consult with senior leaders to ensure the party progresses in the right direction rather than imposing personal opinions,” Patwari asserted.
Patwari’s comments regarding the “cancer in Congress” attracted attention after a video surfaced online in which he urged party members to eliminate factionalism. “If we fail to eradicate this cancer of factionalism, it will ultimately lead to our downfall,” he was quoted as saying.
