"We must rethink this high command-observer culture. Regional leaders shouldn't be waiting for commands from Delhi. Delhi can't solve the problems of Tamil Nadu," Karti said, a day after calling for introspection within TNCC, saying the party needs course correction.
Karti's comment couldn't have come at a more inopportune time for Elangovan, who is trying his best to ensure the party's relevance in a state dominated by DMK and AIADMK. Elangovan, along with a host of factional leaders, are to call on Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday in a show of solidarity.
These include Chidambaram, Mani Shankar Aiyar, Jayanthi Natarajan, S Thirunavukkarasar, and former TNCC presidents Kumari Anandan, K V Thangkabalu. While sources said there are perhaps as many factions in the state as leaders, a senior partyman said they will be in Delhi to present a united front before Sonia and Rahul. Meanwhile, sources said Vasan is preparing for his party's official launch and is expecting more Congress deserters.
Karti's comments also come at a time when his father, Chidambaram, has chosen not to air his views on the churning within the state unit, and were in stark contrast to Elangovan's statements that Vasan's resignation would not greatly impact the Congress in the state.
"TNCC is at its lowest ebb and when people leave the party at this juncture, it weakens the party further," said Karti, who contested and lost the Lok Sabha election in Sivaganga.
Terming Vasan's exit as "unfortunate", Karti said some of the grouses that Vasan and his supporters had expressed were shared by those who stayed back in the Congress as well. "But the answer would have been to remain united and not deplete the already weakened party," he said.
On the possibility of Vasan-led outfit aligning with the BJP, Karti said, "There is also a bit of political expediency in what they have done. By forming a small sub-regional party, you become ideologically neutral. You can have alliances with anyone - holy or unholy." He compared Vasan's quitting with the decision of late Rangarajan Kumaramangalam to quit the Congress and join BJP.
"Rangarajan came from an illustrious family and was Union minister. Then, he went to BJP. This is what Vasan did. After having enjoyed positions and power when Congress was on top, now he has taken a political decision to form a political outfit, which could possibly have an alliance with the BJP," Karti said.
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