Iyer's advocacy of making Stalin the coordinator of the India alliance (file photo)
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PTI, New Delhi. Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has once again given a big statement going beyond his own party line. On Monday he said that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is the most suitable person for the post of INDIA convenor.
He emphasized that in Indian politics, a smaller and regional partner rather than a dominant large party leading the way is a better guarantee for the unity of the opposition coalition.
On the other hand, amidst the debate over India's leadership, BJP's national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain has taken a dig at Mani Shankar Aiyar. Strength of the alliance and Rahul's future However, Iyer said, "In the current circumstances, there is no one better suited than MK Stalin to lead INDIA keeping in mind the target of 2029."
He clarified that only a strong INDIA can ensure victory in the 2029 general elections, without which it is not possible for Rahul Gandhi to become the Prime Minister.
Stalin can give direction to the alliance at the national level
According to Iyer, Stalin could give direction to the alliance at the national level, while his son Udhayanidhi and his associates could take charge of the state government. He advised Congress that being its biggest partner, it should not panic about Stalin taking over the leadership.
'MK Stalin is the Kamaraj of the 21st century'
Giving reasoning behind his suggestion, Iyer said that Stalin is an extraordinary administrator who knows how to build consensus. He also praised Stalin's "impeccable secular image" and his ability to identify with public issues.
Giving historical context, Iyer said, "Just as Jawaharlal Nehru, after the defeat by China in 1962, used K.K. for the revival of Congress. Kamaraj was made the president, in the same way Stalin can become the 'Kamaraj' of the 21st century and lead India to victory.
However, Aiyar's suggestion has sparked outrage in Congress circles, especially at a time when relations between him and the party are already strained.
Mani Shankar Aiyer herself is more capable than Mamata Banerjee-
Shahnawaz BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain reacted to Mani Shankar Aiyar's statement in which he had advocated handing over the leadership of INDIA to Mamata Banerjee. Shahnawaz said, “Mani Shankar Aiyer is more capable than Mamata Banerjee herself. He is more educated, has been an IFS officer and has been in Parliament for a long time. Making Mani Shankar Aiyar the head of the opposition alliance would be a better option.
It is possible that Iyer may have got the lure of Rajya Sabha from Mamata.
At the same time, senior Bengal Congress leader and former state president Adhir Ranjan Choudhary said on Monday that TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee may have tempted Mani Shankar Aiyar to the Rajya Sabha. Adhir made this comment in the context of Iyer's statement in which he had said that without Mamata, INDIA will be destroyed. Iyer had said this on Sunday.
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