Mamta Banerjee is the real leader. Mani Shankar Aiyar’s statement created a stir in Congress, raised big questions on Rahul.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Senior Congress leader and often in the news for his statements Mani Shankar Aiyar Has once again created an earthquake within his own party. Iyer has given a statement regarding opposition unity and leadership, which Rahul Gandhi Big questions have been raised on the leadership and strategy of Congress. Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee A new debate has been started by calling him the most influential face of ‘India’ alliance.

Iyer’s big claim: ‘Mamata has that charisma’

Mani Shankar Aiyar said during a private program that in the current political scenario, Mamata Banerjee is a leader who has the ability to unite the entire country. He indicated that Mamata Banerjee has no equal in terms of struggle at the grassroots level and direct connection with the public. This statement of Iyer is being seen as a direct attempt to belittle Rahul Gandhi.

Question on Rahul Gandhi’s working style?

Aiyar, one of the leaders known as ‘Chanakya’ of Congress, also said through gestures that leadership is not proven just by traveling, but one has to show big heart to take the regional satraps along. He praised Mamata Banerjee’s recent election victory and her aggressive stance against BJP.

Will the rift within the alliance increase?

This statement of Iyer has come at a time when there is already a tussle in the ‘India’ block regarding seat sharing and leadership.

Congress reaction: Official sources in the party have called it Aiyar’s ‘personal opinion’.

TMC’s stance: Trinamool Congress welcomed this statement and termed it as ‘admission of truth’.

BJP’s attack: BJP has tauntedly said that Congress’s own leaders have now started rejecting Rahul Gandhi.

Is Congress on back foot?

It is clear from this stance of Mani Shankar Aiyar that a section within the Congress is still in favor of giving more importance to Mamata Banerjee and other regional leaders. It will be interesting to see whether Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are able to calm this internal discontent or whether this rift will deepen further before preparations for 2029.