Controversial Letter Sparks Tensions Within Odisha Congress

Former Odisha Congress leader Mohammed Moquim sent a letter to Sonia Gandhi criticizing the leadership of Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das accused Moquim of having a 'BJP mindset,' suggesting ulterior motives. Moquim argued that he wanted reforms within Congress.

In a political twist, expelled Odisha Congress leader Mohammed Moquim sent a controversial letter to Sonia Gandhi. The correspondence raised concerns about the leadership of Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, prompting strong reactions from party officials.

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das accused Moquim of adopting a 'BJP mindset,' as his letter was released publicly during an AICC mega rally in Delhi. Das suggested that Moquim's actions were in line with BJP interests, questioning the timing and the content of the letter.

Moquim defended his stance, stating that the Congress could expel him but not separate him from the party's ideology. He emphasized the need for a central leadership role for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over Rahul Gandhi, signaling internal disputes within the party's ranks.

(With inputs from agencies.)