Denied berth, Sait questions reward for ‘anti-party’ activities
Congress leader Tanveer Sait has expressed dissatisfaction after being denied a ministerial berth, questioning the party's decision to promote individuals allegedly involved in anti-party activities. While he remains a loyal party member, he noted significant pressure from supporters to reconsider his position.
Why it matters
The internal friction highlights ongoing political instability and factionalism within the regional Congress party leadership.
Even as his supporters demanded that Tanveer Sait, a six-time MLA, resign from the Assembly in protest at being denied a ministerial berth, former Minister Tanveer Sait on Monday expressed his displeasure at the induction of leaders who had allegedly indulged in anti-party activities.
Without naming anyone, Mr. Sait said the party had failed to act against those allegedly involved in anti-party activities despite having collected all the necessary information. Referring to the alleged incidents during the Davangere by-election, he said the party had taken no action even though the developments had affected its reputation and electoral prospects.
When asked whether he was referring to B. Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, Mr. Sait declined to comment or name any individual.
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