The Congress party has issued a strong message to its rank-and-file members by backing senior leader Manoj Khanna over Shashi Tharoor for the top post. This move is seen as a clear signal that the party leadership wants to assert its authority and steer the party in the direction of Khanna, who enjoys significant support from several senior leaders.
The decision comes amidst intense power struggle within the Congress party, with several senior leaders backing either Tharoor or Khanna. The party has been facing internal divisions over the issue for quite some time now, with some members supporting Tharoor’s bid, while others are backing Khanna’s chances.
Khanna is seen as a strong contender for the top post and enjoys significant support from senior Congress leaders such as Ghulam Nabi Azad, Jairam Ramesh, and others. He has also been getting endorsements from several state Congress committees and is widely regarded as a safe bet by party loyalists.
Tharoor, on the other hand, is seen as a strong contender for the top post as well. However, his bid faces stiff opposition from Khanna’s supporters. Despite being one of the senior most leaders in the party, Tharoor has been struggling to gain traction among Congress members due to various reasons.
Despite this, Tharoor continues to enjoy support from several sections within the party, including some senior leaders who are concerned about the implications of Khanna’s leadership for the party. They believe that Khanna’s style of leadership would be too conservative and would not be able to take on the challenges facing the party.
However, most Congress leaders are now backing Khanna due to his commitment to the party values and vision. The party has also been stressing on the importance of unity within the party as it gears up for the next year’s elections. In this context, the party leadership is seen to be sending a strong message that any dissent or opposition will not be tolerated.
The decision comes ahead of the Congress’ annual general body meeting, which is scheduled to take place later this month. The meeting would discuss several key issues including the party’s strategy for the upcoming elections and other organizational matters. The outcome of the meeting remains uncertain at present, as the party leadership has not disclosed any details about its plans.
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