Divergent Views Emerge at Congress Foundation Day Celebration
A Lighthearted Encounter at Congress Headquarters
During the Congress Foundation Day event at the Indira Bhawan, former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Digvijaya Singh, had a personal interaction with Rahul Gandhi. Their brief exchange quickly became a topic of conversation within party circles. According to sources, while greeting each other, Rahul jokingly remarked to Digvijaya, "You made a mistake yesterday!" This comment elicited laughter from those nearby, including senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. The light-hearted moment occurred later in the day when party leaders gathered for tea and snacks after the formal ceremony.
Controversy Following Social Media Post
The humorous moment surfaced a day after Digvijaya Singh's social media post, which stirred unease within the Congress party. On Saturday, prior to a meeting of the Congress Working Committee, Singh shared an old photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leader L.K. Advani, praising the strength of the RSS-BJP organization. In his post, he stated, "I found this picture. It’s quite impressive. How a grassroots RSS volunteer and Janata Party worker became a Chief Minister and the Prime Minister of the country. This is the power of organization. Jai Siya Ram."
Internal Criticism and Clarifications
Singh's post faced backlash from within the party. Congress leader Pawan Khera sharply responded, asserting that Gandhi's organization should not take lessons from Godse's organization. In light of the criticism, Digvijaya Singh clarified that he strongly opposes the ideologies of the RSS and Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing that his comment was limited to acknowledging organizational discipline, not political beliefs. During the Congress Foundation Day address to party workers, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge indirectly responded to the controversy.
A Defiant Stance on Congress's Future
Kharge stated, "On this Foundation Day, I want to make one thing clear: to those who claim that 'Congress is finished,' I say… even if our strength is diminished, our spirit remains high. We have not compromised on the Constitution, secularism, or the rights of the poor. Although we may not be in power, we will not yield."