Mani Shankar Aiyar’s left love increased Congress’s tension, made such a prediction for the Chief Minister, created panic in the party

News India Live, Digital Desk: Senior Congress leader and often in the news for his statements Mani Shankar Iyer Once again creating an uncomfortable situation for his own party. This time the reason for controversy is his love for a ‘Left’ leader and a big prediction made about his future. This statement of Iyer has raised questions not only on the politics of alliance but also on the internal strategy of Congress.

What did Mani Shankar Aiyer say?

During a public program, Mani Shankar Aiyar praised a prominent leader of leftist ideology. He not only praised their way of working, but even claimed that “He should remain the Chief Minister (CM).” This statement of Iyer has come at a time when in many states there is a tussle between Congress and Left regarding seat distribution and leadership.

Congress high command’s reaction: ‘Personal views’ or ‘indiscipline’?

Immediately after this statement of Iyer, the stir intensified in the Congress headquarters. The official spokespersons of the party gave a sober response to this, calling it Mani Shankar Aiyar’s “Private Thoughts” Have agreed. Congress sources say that senior party leaders should avoid such comments in public forums, which would send a wrong message to alliance partners or rivals.

Opposition got the issue

BJP and other opposition parties have taken Iyer’s statement seriously. He argues that there is no clarity regarding leadership within the Congress and its own leaders are telling their preferences to the Chief Ministers of other parties.

Old relation between Iyer and controversies

This is not the first time that Mani Shankar Aiyar’s statements have pushed Congress on the backfoot. Even before this, many of his statements had created ruckus in election rallies. Political analysts believe that Iyer’s ‘left love’ can weaken the morale of Congress grassroots workers in states like Kerala or West Bengal.