In the latest episode of Congress’s internal soap opera, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has decided to berate Kapil Sibal for representing the West Bengal government in the Supreme Court. The twist? Sibal left Congress long ago, making Chowdhury’s outburst look like he’s missed the last season of his own show.
Chowdhury accuses Sibal of damaging the party’s image by representing Mamata Banerjee’s government, conveniently forgetting that Sibal isn’t even on the Congress roster anymore. This spectacle only reinforces the notion that Congress’s biggest enemy might just be its own leaders’ selective memories and public squabbles. Sibal, meanwhile, is probably enjoying this drama from a safe distance, chuckling at the irony of being blamed for hurting a party he no longer belongs to.
Chowdhury’s tirade, however, isn’t just an isolated incident—it’s a symptom of Congress’s ongoing struggle to keep its house in order. When leaders are too busy sniping at each other over irrelevant matters, it’s no wonder the party’s unity looks like a distant dream. Perhaps, instead of trying to control who Sibal represents in court, Chowdhury should focus on representing his own party’s interests more effectively. After all, with friends like these, who needs opposition?
