Congress Issues Notice to Senior Leader for Controversial Statements
The Indian National Congress has taken a firm stance against senior leader Laxman Singh by issuing a show-cause notice due to his controversial public statements. These remarks have been deemed damaging to the party's reputation, particularly comments aimed at prominent leaders like Rahul Gandhi. Singh's allegations regarding Omar Abdullah's connections with terrorism have sparked significant backlash. The party has mandated that Singh provide a written explanation within ten days, warning that failure to do so may lead to disciplinary action. This incident highlights ongoing tensions within the party and raises questions about public discourse among its leaders.
| May 10, 2025, 20:05 IST
Congress Takes Action Against Laxman Singh
The Indian National Congress has issued a show-cause notice to senior leader Laxman Singh for making public statements that have severely harmed the party's image and integrity. The notice highlights that Singh's remarks have crossed all acceptable boundaries, particularly with disrespectful comments directed at senior party leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha. The former MLA and brother of Digvijay Singh alleged that Omar Abdullah is associated with terrorists and suggested that Rahul Gandhi and Robert Vadra should be cautious with their words before making public statements about Pahalgam.
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The notice was issued following complaints received from MPC President Jitu Patwari and MPC MLA and in-charge Harish Chaudhary regarding Singh's repeated public statements. The notice instructs the former MLA to submit a written explanation within ten days. It further states that failure to respond within the stipulated time will be interpreted as having no defense to present, and the party will take appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with established rules and guidelines.