Infighting in Congress after Delhi poll loss |
Infighting erupted in the Congress a day after it drew a blank for the second consecutive time in the Delhi assembly elections, with leaders questioning seniors over their “gloating” over the AAP victory over the BJP. Knives were also out for AICC in-charge of Delhi P C Chacko who appeared to suggest that the Congress downfall in the national capital had started during Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit`s third term in office – remarks that drew an angry reaction from party leaders. Delhi Mahila Congress chief Sharmistha Mukherjee took exception to senior leaders such as P Chidambaram`s comments describing the AAP win in the Delhi assembly elections as a victory over "polarising, divisive and dangerous agenda of the BJP". Mukherjee, the daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, wondered why Chidambaram was “gloating” over AAP victory instead of being concerned about the drubbing the Congress had suffered at the hustings. Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Milind Deora took exception to Chacko`s reported remarks saying it was unfortunate to blame a person after her death. Chacko, who announced his resignation as AICC in-charge of Delhi on Wednesday, issued a clarification saying that his statement had been twisted and he always held Dikshit in high esteem.
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