MUMBAI: Zeeshan Siddique, son of Baba Siddique, who just lately defected from the Congress to hitch Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party, spoke out in opposition to the Congress and the shut circle of celebration leaders surrounding Rahul Gandhi in a press convention. This comes within the wake of his removing from the submit of Mumbai Youth Congress chief.
Allegations Of Body-Shaming By Rahul Gandhi’s Team
During the press convention, Zeeshan revealed a stunning incident throughout the Bharat Jodo Yatra. He claimed that an individual near Rahul Gandhi suggested him to lose 10 kilograms of weight earlier than arranging a gathering with Rahul. Expressing his dismay, Zeeshan criticized the body-shaming method, stating, “I am your MLA, chief of Mumbai Youth Congress. And you are body-shaming me? I am still walking, no? Do I eat on your money?”
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#WATCH | Zeeshan Siddiqui, former Mumbai Youth Congress President says, “Mallikarjun Kharge is such a senior leader but even his hands are tied…Rahul Gandhi is doing his work, but it looks like his team has taken ‘supari’ from other parties to finish Congress. During Bharat… pic.twitter.com/wK7uLxwx0J
— ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2024
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Concerns About Rahul Gandhi’s Team Impacting Party Dynamics
Zeeshan did not maintain again in his criticism, asserting that Rahul Gandhi’s staff is inflicting extra hurt to the chief and the celebration than any rival political group. He described the staff as ”impolite” and blamed them for damaging the celebration’s fame. Despite expressing his admiration for Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Zeeshan questioned the celebration’s therapy of minorities.
Uncertain Future With Congress
Amid uncertainties, Zeeshan expressed his confusion over his removing from the Mumbai Youth Congress chief place. He highlighted the contradictions inside the celebration, citing examples of different leaders with relations in numerous political affiliations. He questioned if his surname, Siddique, was the difficulty behind his removing.
‘Congress And Shiv Sena Ideologically Different’
Zeeshan identified ideological variations between Congress and Shiv Sena, emphasizing that they don’t seem to be aligned regardless of being in an alliance. He cited situations the place he raised issues in opposition to Shiv Sena’s claims, indicating a scarcity of ideological coherence inside the coalition.
In a big flip, Zeeshan hinted at contemplating different political options and praised Ajit Pawar as a ”secular” chief. He acknowledged the current exits from the celebration, stating that Congress members felt suffocated. While he hasn’t selected becoming a member of one other celebration, Zeeshan questioned his relevance inside the Congress, elevating doubts about his future with the celebration.
