Political Tensions Rise: BJP MP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Leadership Amid Internal Turmoil

BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra criticizes Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming senior members feel 'suffocated' under his leadership. Amidst resignations and internal discord, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma views the turmoil as symptomatic of Congress's broader challenges, especially as state elections loom.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-02-2026 10:20 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 10:20 IST
Political Tensions Rise: BJP MP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Leadership Amid Internal Turmoil
BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra (Photo/ANI) . Image Credit: ANI
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BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra launched a scathing critique against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of stifling senior party members. Mishra's allegations come amidst heightened tensions within the Congress party, alleging dissatisfaction among its ranks and predicting a mass exodus due to the leadership crisis.

The controversy follows the brief resignation of former Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah, a significant figure with nearly 30 years in the party. Although Borah retracted his resignation, reportedly following discussions with Congress leadership, BJP's Mishra insists the incident reveals deep-seated discontent.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma seized the opportunity to highlight the perceived vulnerabilities of Congress in his state, suggesting Borah's resignation signifies a deeper symbolic message about the fate of the party in the region. With Assembly elections on the horizon, Sarma's remarks underscore a political landscape rife with uncertainty.

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