Congress Faces Serious Dialogue Deficit, Says Raashid Alvi

Senior Congress leader Raashid Alvi has raised concerns over the party’s internal functioning, highlighting a growing communication gap between grassroots workers and the top leadership. Speaking to ANI, Alvi said the lack of an effective forum for dialogue has made it increasingly difficult for party members to meet with senior leaders, a situation he described as a “major problem” for Congress.

Alvi noted that former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi made it a point to meet with party members and address their concerns, suggesting that the current leadership has not maintained the same level of accessibility. “If people want to express their concerns, where can they go? Not everyone is a member of the CWC. There is definitely a communication gap. This is a major problem within the Congress party,” he said.

The comments come in the wake of former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad’s criticism of MP Rahul Gandhi over the party’s electoral performance. Ahmad alleged a lack of internal democracy and accused the leadership of failing to address pressing issues, claiming that decisions within the party are effectively finalised by Rahul Gandhi alone.

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Alvi also expressed concern over the departure of several Congress leaders, particularly noting that Muslim leaders leaving the party have not joined the BJP. He suggested that their exit was driven by neglect of Muslim leadership rather than political opportunism. “Muslim leadership has been ignored in the Congress party,” he said, warning that sidelining minority voices could strengthen leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi.

He stressed that ignoring Muslim leadership within secular parties could have broader political consequences, allowing alternative political forces to gain influence. “If Muslim leadership is ignored, then leaders like Owaisi will continue to emerge in the country. And today, Owaisi is becoming a powerful force,” Alvi said.

Alvi’s remarks underline ongoing debates within Congress about accessibility, internal democracy, and the party’s ability to retain key constituencies. With national elections on the horizon, such internal challenges may shape the party’s strategy and leadership dynamics in the coming months.

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