Need change of guard

Apropos of ‘Congress mess’ (Aug 25), the senior leaders who wrote to Sonia Gandhi, demanding leadership change and internal democracy, have predictably been cornered, with accusations of collusion with the BJP thrown in. Sonia reportedly offered to resign but the loyal courtiers pleading with her to stay put, till Rahul Gandhi is ready again, carried the day. The Gandhis holding a rump outfit together may suit the last remaining influential regional satraps like Ashok Gehlot, Amarinder Singh and Bhupesh Baghel, but it won’t help the party return to national reckoning. A decent course would require the Gandhis to step aside and let the party elect a new president. The president shouldn’t be reduced to a puppet or proxy. If the Congress is serious about 2024, rebuilding cannot await another Rahul failure.

Sanjay Chopra, Mohali

Party of sycophants

I disagree with the analysis on the 23 letter writers. Sycophancy in the Congress is so entrenched that any matter discussed internally and confidentially is conveniently brushed under the carpet. The letter-writers showed courage and have risked their position in the party. It is the persons who attacked them, starting with the immature Rahul Gandhi, whose flip-flops make him unfit for any leadership position, who are enfeebling the grand old party.

Satjit Singh Dhillon, by mail

Stuck with Gandhi family

The indispensable super queen of the Congress for the last two decades, Sonia Gandhi, must be possessing special qualifications that keep her glued to the party president’s seat. The country is surprised that these Congressmen do not have anybody else outside the Gandhi family who can bring this old party to get the people’s mandate. The country needs a mature and responsible Opposition which is nowhere in sight. Unless that happens, change is difficult.

Ashok Jain, Ludhiana

Sonia should make way

Refer to ‘Dissenters seek collective decision’; Sonia should quit as the Congress chief and the party should appoint a non-Gandhi chief. Everyone knows that Rahul Gandhi is not fit for the post and Sonia is growing in age now. The Congress leadership has failed in all aspects. The party is not winning elections, young and strong leaders are leaving because they are not getting a chance due to dynastic politics. It is time to hand over the party leadership to a young and powerful face.

Varun kohli, Jammu

Party’s own doing

After seven hours of brain-storming session of the CWC, the party has decided to continue with Sonia Gandhi as interim president of the party. This sort of indecision has led the Congress to the present precarious situation. They should have learnt a lesson from the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, whose quick and sharp decision helped him save his government in the conflict with Sachin Pilot.

Naresh Johar, Amritsar

Awaiting another debacle

The decision of the CWC to back the continuation of Sonia Gandhi as the Congress chief till the next AICC session is not going to yield any significant result. The fact is that the party is obsessed with the Gandhis and does not want to look for fresh faces who can give it a new direction. The party needs a major overhaul. The Gandhis had their prime time, which is over now. Maybe it will take another debacle in the Lok Sabha elections to change their mindset completely.

Vikramjit Singh, Amritsar

Thrash it out with Pak

Apropos ‘India rejects K-reference by China, Pakistan’ (Aug 23), recently, Pakistan wanted to raise the issue of J&K with the OIC, but was unsuccessful. India has not been vocal and articulate enough to make its stand clear on this issue. It can be seen in some ways as a failure of India’s foreign policy that Pakistan raises the issue at international forums. Why can’t India initiate a dialogue with Pakistan on all outstanding issues, including China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that passes through Indian territory (PoK)?

Devendra Khurana, Bhopal

Chinese atrocities

Apropos the article ‘Systematic erasure of identity’ (Aug 24), the genocide of the Uighurs is inhuman. They are being subjected to untold atrocites. This should awaken the so-called superpowers to stand together and pressure China to at least provide basic human rights to its people. Pakistan is also unwilling to protect the rights of the Chinese Muslims due to its own vested interest. Let the dragon beware of the catastrophic consequences if it doesn’t discontinue such foul ways.

Harshita Sharma, Sonepat

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