Patna, July 18: Rajiv Ranjan, the national spokesperson for JD(U), launched a sharp critique of the Congress party, addressing internal disputes, the state of the opposition alliance, and the functioning of the central government. He asserted that Congress is organizationally weakening and facing deep leadership rifts, which will impact the upcoming assembly elections.
In an interview with a news agency, Ranjan remarked that significant damage occurs by the time Rahul Gandhi intervenes in any issue. He noted that Charanjit Singh Channi, a senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Punjab, has a strong rapport with marginalized communities, including Scheduled Castes. Yet, the existing leadership’s differences with him are so profound that even senior leader Bhupesh Baghel could not bridge the gap.
Ranjan pointed out that while Rahul Gandhi is attempting to enforce discipline, the current circumstances within the party could lead to electoral losses for Congress. Once a dominant political force in the country, Congress is gradually losing its significance as an organization. Speaking on democracy and governance, Ranjan emphasized that questioning the ruling party is a right of every citizen and the opposition, but ultimately, the public makes the final decision.
He compared the long tenure of Congress and its allies to the governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that Congress’s rule was marred by corruption and scandals, leading to a continuous decline in public trust. In contrast, he praised Modi’s 12 years in office, suggesting this is why the public consistently supports the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
On the issues of opposition coordination and the redistricting bill, Ranjan questioned Congress’s role. He highlighted that in West Bengal, Congress competes against the Trinamool Congress, has differences with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, faces direct competition from the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, and struggles against left parties in Kerala. Consequently, Congress has lost the trust of its allies.
Ranjan claimed that regional parties are no longer willing to heed Congress’s calls, indicating that its efforts to unite allies on issues like the redistricting bill are unlikely to succeed.
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