Weakening and disintegration of the Congress is not in the interest of India, says Bhupinder Hooda
The Hindu
A strong Opposition is key for a vibrant democracy; we need to introspect, says former Haryana chief minister
Amid the on-going crisis in the Punjab unit of the Congress, senior party leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda expressed concern about the party's “disintegration” and the violent protests at Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal’s residence.
It is a matter of concern when even a small worker leaves the party. Captain is a towering leader, who has twice been the Chief Minister of Punjab, deputy leader of the party in Lok Sabha and PCC president of the State. So, of course, it is a matter of huge concern.
Captain’s case, though, is not isolated. We have seen senior Congress leaders leave in Goa, in Uttar Pradesh and many other States. Weakening and disintegration of the Congress is not in the interest of the country or our democracy. This is the party that fought for the freedom of our country. A strong opposition is key for a vibrant democracy. We (the Congress) need to introspect.