In a visible attempt to silence detractors calling for a change in leadership after the party’s dismal performance in the recently concluded Assembly elections in five States, Congress president Sonia Gandhi is making her presence felt by taking the centre stage.
From temporarily defusing the rebellion of G-23 leaders pushing for reforms to sacking five Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chiefs, including Navjot Singh Sidhu in Punjab, Ms. Gandhi has been clearly asserting herself in the past 10 days. She has involved herself directly in every decision no matter how minor the issue.
“She is clearly trying to control the narrative and assert that she alone is the centre of authority in the party,” said a senior leader who did not wish to be named.
