Ravi’s Concerns About Internal Issues in Congress Party
The conversation, aired by Malayalam TV channels on Saturday, features Ravi expressing concern about internal issues within the Congress party.
Ravi’s Clarification
Ravi was quick to issue a clarification, stating that the conversation was only intended to “motivate” grassroots workers.
Concerns Expressed
In the call, he tells a local worker from Vamanapuram that “groupism and selfishness among local leaders are damaging the party, and that mutual respect and trust have eroded.” He warns that the Congress will face challenges in local body and assembly elections due to internal issues and lack of unity.
Optimism vs. Reality
The leak of the conversation contradicts the Congress leadership’s optimism about the United Democratic Front’s victory in upcoming elections. Ravi’s comments underscore the challenges faced by the party in regaining lost ground.
Preparations for Elections
Despite the controversy, Ravi emphasizes the need for party workers to rebuild the organizational network and campaign harder for success in elections. The Congress party is gearing up for local body polls with senior leaders overseeing campaigns in key municipal corporations.
Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode have been assigned to senior leaders for campaign management. The local body polls are set for December this year, while the assembly elections are scheduled for April next year.
