Shashi Tharoor was praised by Ashwani Kumar for accepting the challenge of running for the top position in the Congress (Sonia Gandhi), saying he is a winner. “He has won because of the election process. He put his efforts into acting in a way that would make a political statement. He has established himself as a rival and has outperformed the majority of his former G-23 grouping peers “said Kumar.
The election of Mallikarjun Kharge as party president by a landslide, according to former Congressman Ashwani Kumar, demonstrates that Sonia Gandhi still has the final say in the internal politics of the group. In addition to claiming that it is because party members still feel a sense of personal allegiance to her, which extends to the family, Kumar stated that Sonia Gandhi is likely to demand such regard as long as she is involved in the party in whatever capacity.
“Despite the establishment’s strong assertions to the contrary, it is undeniable that Kharge was her covert choice. Using elections to highlight the family’s dominance in the party that has been developed over many years of political patronage, Sonia Gandhi has once again shown her keen political judgement “In a statement, Kumar added.
The former union minister praised Shashi Tharoor for stepping up to run for the top Congress position and declared that he is a winner. “He has won because of the election process. He put his efforts into acting in a way that would make a political statement. He has established himself as a rival and has outperformed the majority of his former G-23 grouping peers “said Kumar.
A lot will rely on how Tharoor conducts himself moving forward and how the party views him, the former law minister added, saying that Tharoor has established his presence on the national stage for the long term.
In a “David vs Goliath” battle, there is never an equal playing field, according to Kumar, who also noted that Tharoor’s vote total of over 1,000 is an important indicator.
Kumar asserted that defining ideological conflicts cannot be held hostage by individual egos and resentments “Conscientious opponents who are prepared and ready to stick to their principles are needed in the Congress. Mallikarjuna Kharge will need to foster consensus within the party and eliminate factors that have led to party members becoming estranged over time. He will need the family’s assistance to do this vital assignment.”
Kharge trounced Tharoor in the crucial election, becoming the new Congress president on Wednesday. After nearly 24 years, he also became the first non-Gandhi Congress president. After the Diwali festivities, he is anticipated to assume control of the gathering.