Congress Convenes CWC: Decoding Inner Party Dynamics Amid Controversies

The Congress Working Committee meeting chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge gathered prominent leaders amid speculations over leadership changes and internal party dynamics. Notable absences and the presence of leaders like Shashi Tharoor, despite past controversies, underline ongoing challenges within the party following electoral defeats.

In a pivotal Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Headquarters in New Delhi, party president Mallikarjun Kharge was joined by key figures like Rahul and Sonia Gandhi to deliberate on pressing internal matters.

Notably present were Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy among others, amidst speculation over Karnataka's leadership reshuffle involving CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

The absence of DK Shivakumar from the gathering, alongside Shashi Tharoor's attendance amid his sporadic engagement with the party, highlights ongoing tensions, especially after Tharoor's commentary on PM Modi and missed Congress events.

The CWC meeting follows scrutiny from BJP's CR Kesavan, who criticized Congress's response to its Bihar electoral losses, prompting discussions on potential accountability for Rahul Gandhi's role in the party's direction.

(With inputs from agencies.)