Rahul Gandhi: Digvijaya Singh's Praise for RSS Stirs Congress, Rahul Gandhi Delivers Sarcastic Remark

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh recently found himself at the center of a political storm within his own party after publicly praising the organizational strength of the BJP and RSS. His remarks, made just before a crucial Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, created significant discomfort among party members, leading to a sharp, albeit jocular, retort from Rahul Gandhi and an indirect criticism from Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The incident highlighted internal tensions and differing views within the. Grand old party, raising questions about party discipline and unity.

The Controversial Social Media Post

The controversy ignited when Digvijaya Singh shared an old photograph on 'X' (formerly Twitter) prior to the Congress Working Committee meeting. The image depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi seated on the floor in front of veteran BJP leader L. K. Advani, who was seated on a chair. Accompanying this powerful visual, Singh posted a caption that read, "I found this picture on the Quora website, while very impressive. How an RSS grassroots volunteer and Jan Sangh BJP worker sat on the floor at the feet of leaders and became a state Chief Minister and then the country's Prime Minister, while this is the strength of the organization. Jai Siyaram. " This post, praising the organizational prowess that propelled Modi to power, immediately drew criticism and raised eyebrows within the Congress ranks, given Singh's long-standing opposition to the BJP and RSS ideologies. The public nature of this commendation for a rival organization was particularly jarring for many party members.

Rahul Gandhi's Sarcastic Retort

The internal discomfort reached a peak during the party's foundation day celebrations. According to sources, on Sunday, during the program marking the party's foundation day, when Rahul Gandhi encountered Digvijaya Singh, he addressed him in a humorous yet pointed manner, while rahul Gandhi reportedly told Singh, "Aap apna kaam kar gaye. Aap badmashi kar gaye. " (You did your job. You acted mischievously. ) This lighthearted but firm remark from a prominent party figure underscored the party's disapproval of Singh's public comments, suggesting that his actions had indeed caused an internal stir and were perceived as a deliberate act of mischief, while this interaction highlighted the party's attempt to address the issue internally without escalating it into a full-blown public confrontation.

Digvijaya's Advocacy for Decentralization in CWC

Beyond his social media post, Digvijaya Singh also advocated for decentralization within the party organization during the Congress Working Committee meeting itself. Sources indicated that Singh's persistent arguments for a decentralized structure were met with interruptions from some senior leaders. Even party president Mallikarjun Kharge reportedly interjected, reminding Singh that other leaders were also waiting to speak. This suggests that Singh's views, both publicly and internally, were creating a challenging environment for the party leadership. His consistent push for organizational reform, even in the face of resistance, demonstrated his conviction but also contributed to the internal unease.

The Subsequent Clarification

Following the widespread controversy, Digvijaya Singh issued a clarification to reporters. He firmly stated, "I've praised the organization. I was a staunch opponent of RSS and Modi ji, I am a staunch opponent, and I will remain one, while " When questioned about his advocacy for decentralization in the CWC meeting, Singh responded, "What I had to say, I said during the meeting. " He further questioned, "Is it a bad thing to strengthen an organization or praise it? " The former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh emphasized his past actions, stating, "If you look at my tenure as Chief Minister and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President, you will find that I worked in a decentralized manner. This is my view. " Despite his clarification, the initial remarks and his stance during the CWC meeting continued to. Cause unease among Congress leaders, as the damage from his initial statements had already been done.

Revanth Reddy's Indirect Criticism

Adding another layer to the internal debate, Telangana Chief Minister. And senior Congress leader Revanth Reddy also weighed in, albeit indirectly. Without explicitly naming Digvijaya Singh, Reddy made a statement that was widely interpreted as a retort to Singh's comments. Reddy remarked that former Congress President Sonia Gandhi had made excellent decisions by making P. V, while narasimha Rao Prime Minister in 1991 and Dr. Manmohan Singh Prime Minister in both 2004 and 2009. This statement, highlighting the wisdom of the Congress leadership in choosing its prime ministerial candidates, was seen as a subtle yet clear counter to any perceived praise for rival organizational structures or leaders, implicitly reaffirming faith in the Congress's own leadership selection process and its historical decisions.

Party's Handling of the Situation

The overall situation created considerable discomfort within the Congress. The public praise for a rival organization, coupled with internal advocacy for structural changes, put the party leadership in a difficult position. The unease was further evident when, after the CWC meeting, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and former President Rahul Gandhi addressed the press but notably declined to take questions from journalists. This decision suggested an attempt to avoid further public discussion or potential controversies stemming from the recent events, indicating the sensitivity of the issues raised by Digvijaya Singh's remarks and actions and the party's desire to control the narrative.