
{"id":1986,"date":"2024-04-04T09:46:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T09:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/?p=1986"},"modified":"2026-02-26T00:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:12:35","slug":"sanjay-nirupam-accuses-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/sanjay-nirupam-accuses-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacked Congress Leader Sanjay Nirupam Accuses Party of Structural Decay Due to \u20185 Power Centres\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p><strong>New Delhi, April 4, 2024<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 In a scathing attack on the<a href=\"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/?s=CONGRESS\"> Congress party<\/a>,\u00a0<strong>Sanjay Nirupam<\/strong>, the expelled leader from Maharashtra, has laid bare the internal strife and ideological disintegration within the party. Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Nirupam accused the party\u2019s leadership of \u201ctremendous arrogance\u201d and the proliferation of \u201cpower centres\u201d that constantly clash with each other.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2024\/04\/03\/1600x900\/sanjay_nirupam_1712152120019_1712152120197.jpg\" alt=\"Sanjay Nirupam's 'stationery' dig at Congress over disciplinary action:  'Don't waste energy\u2026' | Latest News India - Hindustan Times\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<h2>The Five Power Centres<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Nirupam\u2019s revelations shed light on the factionalism plaguing the Congress. He identified five distinct power centres, each vying for influence and control:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"entity-image-inline-item\">\n<div class=\"entity-image\">\n<div class=\"shower-glass\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ac-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/th?id=OSK.HEROuWQXff3RQRCFSvQTke3Ti0JT24c-pQlChSGdyajXDR0&amp;pid=cdx&amp;w=200&amp;h=128&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1\" alt=\"Sonia Gandhi\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"overlay-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Sonia Gandhi<\/strong>: The original power centre, Sonia Gandhi, has long been a central figure in the party. However, her influence has waned over time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"entity-image-inline-item\"><button class=\"entity-image-button\"><\/button><button class=\"entity-image-button\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ac-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/th?id=OSK.HERO0nXKe61ANs2-GmPCVWPdxy4XL-6ZCkAbMTaugyXbjvM&amp;pid=cdx&amp;w=200&amp;h=128&amp;c=7\" alt=\"Rahul Gandhi\" \/><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"entity-explore-pill\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Rahul Gandhi<\/strong>: The scion of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, Rahul Gandhi, operates independently, often charting his own course.\n<div id=\"entity-image-inline-item\">\n<div class=\"entity-image\">\n<div class=\"overlay-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ac-image shower-glass-entity-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/th?id=OSK.HEROxwi3ZWNCMD2eo-iJeaMG3I8bJt0juEAEfsLMj5QkjBs&amp;pid=cdx&amp;w=200&amp;h=118&amp;c=7\" alt=\"Priyanka Gandhi\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entity-explore-pill\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priyanka Gandhi Vadra<\/strong>: Priyanka Gandhi exerts her power in her unique way, maintaining her own coterie within the party.<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"entity-image-inline-item\">\n<div class=\"entity-image\">\n<div class=\"shower-glass\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ac-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/th?id=OSK.HEROSUhBHq69szoUKgtotKgc7rPbaoABCWgX_E-a_06-gu0&amp;pid=cdx&amp;w=200&amp;h=128&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1\" alt=\"Mallikarjun Kharge\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"overlay-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entity-explore-pill\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Mallikarjun Kharge<\/strong>: The party president, Kharge, has seen his followers rise to prominence, despite their limited political acumen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"entity-image-inline-item\">\n<div class=\"entity-image\">\n<div class=\"shower-glass\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ac-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/th?id=OSK.HERO7P1Z0zPqYJ_Iv96mQEOaTbX7JpiSkpeTcj1kgzy7pQQ&amp;pid=cdx&amp;w=200&amp;h=128&amp;c=7&amp;rs=1\" alt=\"K. C. Venugopal\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"overlay-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entity-explore-pill\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>K.C. Venugopal<\/strong>: The last power centre, Venugopal, remains an enigma, but his influence cannot be ignored.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<h2>Structural Disintegration<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Nirupam lamented the party\u2019s structural decay. \u201cEarlier,\u201d he said, \u201cthere used to be one power centre, and it had its own caucus. The others fought against this coterie. But now, there are five centres, each with their own lobbies. And their lobbies clash against each other.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>The consequences of this internal strife are far-reaching. Nirupam emphasized that those like him, who do not belong to any clique, often find themselves under immense pressure. The party\u2019s ranks have fragmented both ideologically and structurally, weakening its ability to present a united front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<h2>Expulsion and Political Resilience<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Nirupam\u2019s expulsion came after he criticized the party\u2019s alliance with the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra. His statements, though controversial, were rooted in what he believed was in the Congress\u2019s interest. Undeterred by his removal, Nirupam declared that he would contest the general election from the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency and emerge victorious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<h2>Financial Crisis and the Road Ahead<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>In addition to the internal power struggle, Nirupam raised concerns about the party\u2019s \u201cserious financial crisis.\u201d The Income Tax Department\u2019s notices on overdue tax payments have added to the party\u2019s woes. As the Congress grapples with its internal divisions and financial challenges, it faces an uphill battle in regaining its political footing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p>Nirupam\u2019s departure underscores the need for the Congress to address its internal fault lines and rejuvenate its organizational structure. Whether the party can overcome these challenges and emerge stronger remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p><em>Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of the Congress party.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"ac-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/India\/sacked-congress-leader-sanjay-nirupam-says-party-structure-destroyed-by-5-power-centres\/ar-BB1l3NsH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sacked Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam says party structure destroyed by \u20185 power centres\u2019<\/a>\u00a0(ThePrint)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><a class=\"ac-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/congress-has-5-centres-of-power-sacked-leader-sanjay-nirupam-alleges-5372480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Congress Has \u20185 Centres Of Power\u2019, Sacked Leader Sanjay Nirupam Alleges<\/a>\u00a0(NDTV)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi, April 4, 2024\u00a0\u2014 In a scathing attack on the Congress party,\u00a0Sanjay Nirupam, the expelled leader from Maharashtra, has laid bare the internal strife and ideological disintegration within the party. Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Nirupam accused the party\u2019s leadership of \u201ctremendous arrogance\u201d and the proliferation of \u201cpower centres\u201d that constantly clash [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home","category-trending"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1986"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1988,"href":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1986\/revisions\/1988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}