Weak Leadership Is Fostering Indiscipline Within Congress?

Recent commentary from political analysts suggests that the Congress party's inability to manage its senior leaders is hindering any efforts for revitalization. Insights indicate that when the party leadership was asked by the government to propose members for international engagement—aimed at revamping connections worldwide—they submitted a list of names source says. 

However, it turned out that other candidates were chosen instead. This led to a troubling situation where individual leaders appeared to bypass party protocol, reaching out privately and publicly to affirm their participation without prior consultation source says. Notably, one senior leader took to X (formerly Twitter) to express gratitude for the opportunity, marking a lapse in party cohesion. In a peculiar display, another senior figure associated with X shared a creatively edited clip from the film *Akraman*, featuring lyrics that urge vigilance in defending the country—implying that this was a critical moment to stand up. According to sources, only Salman Khurshid refrained from jumping on the bandwagon, choosing to wait for an official directive from the party before making any public statements. 

The decision by the Congress leadership to refrain from further inquiries into the actions of these senior members was likely a tactical move to prevent igniting further tensions between the party and the government. However, this approach has inadvertently highlighted the lack of authority that the leadership possesses over its senior figures, who seem to act according to their whims and preferences. This situation raises questions about the coherence and discipline within the party structure, which many view as essential for its future success source say.