New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi, visibly upset, made his stance clear at the review meeting called by party president Mallikarjun Kharge. The meeting, attended by observers Ajay Maken, Ashok Gehlot, Deepak Babaria, and KC Venugopal, saw Gandhi emphasize two key points. Firstly, he demanded a detailed report on the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and Election Commission's (EC) role in the counting process. However, his second point left a lasting impact - the local Congress leaders' selfish interests led to the party's loss.
Gandhi expressed frustration when others shifted the blame to EVMs, stressing that internal conflicts and lack of unity among leaders were the real reasons for the defeat. His words were directed at all leaders, not just the Hoodas. This isn't the first time infighting has cost Congress an election, with Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan being recent examples.
Gandhi had attempted to bridge the gap between Kumari Selja and the Hoodas, but it seemed like a superficial solution. Now, his focus shifts to Maharashtra, where Congress faces similar internal conflicts. With the party in a coalition with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Uddhav Thackeray's Sena, infighting could have severe consequences.
Key Takeaways
- _Rahul Gandhi's Review Meeting_: Gandhi emphasized selfish leaders and internal conflicts led to Congress' loss in Haryana.
- _EVMs and EC Under Scrutiny_: Gandhi demanded a detailed report on EVMs and EC's role in counting.
_Infighting a Recurring Issue_: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan have also seen Congress losses due to internal conflicts._
Maharashtra Next Challenge: Gandhi must address infighting in Maharashtra, where Congress is in a coalition with NCP and Uddhav Thackeray's Sena.