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Congress to crack whip on rebels, dissidents

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Posted: Nov 16, 2008 at 1522 hrs IST

New Delhi, November 16: Fearing that dissidents could topple its apple-cart, Congress wants to send a message to the rank and file by taking ‘strong’ action against rebels continuing in the fray in the Delhi Assembly elections despite ‘cajoling’ by senior leaders.

Though leaders who are clandestinely playing the ‘spoiler’ against candidates may escape the wrath of the party for the time being, Congress is adamant in sending the message that it will not entertain dissidence at a time when it is fighting anti-incumbency in the election.

"No one is bigger than party. Those who deviate from party discipline will have to pay the price. Strong action will be taken," DPCC president Jai Prakash Aggarwal told PTI.

Aggarwal and other senior leaders were flooded with complaints from candidates across the capital that some local leaders in their constituency were working against them.

At a function organised here yesterday by the DPCC, some of the candidates were seen complaining to Aggarwal about local leaders working against them or offering no help in their area.

Some sought Aggarwal's intervention, which was "promptly" assured, while others wanted strict action against the "spoiler" as one candidate put it. "Give it in writing and I know what to do" was the response from Aggarwal.

Congress is facing rebel candidates in Mehrauli and Sangam Vihar. Former Delhi Mayor Satbir Singh is still in the fray from Mehrauli, a Jat dominated seat, where state Health Minister Yoganand Shastri is contesting.

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Congress To Crack Whip on Rebels Dissidents... by Vishvas Pai on 17 Nov 2008

Yes, The Congress Party Must take Very Strong Action Against such Rebelian Activities of their own members First; this will give Notice/Warning to other such Rebelians to refrain from Anti-Party activities and Threatening/Blackmailing the Party "HIGHCOMMAND" very oftenly; NOT ONLY FOR THIS NEW DELHI, BUT ALSO FOR THE VERY CONGRESSMEN FROM THE "GOA" TOO.The Example (1) Mr. Churchill Alemao, (2) Atanasio Monserrates (Babush)

Congress to crack whip on rebels, dissidents by Syamasundara prasad Turaga on 17 Nov 2008

Ha! at least there is crack in the wall of Congress party. Let it bne big and wide so that the dirtyest party on the face of earth dig its own grave. Let us burry this filthy party deep as once Moghasl King Aurangjeb said about hinduism. I am eagerly waiting for the downfall of the oldest and dirtiest facist in the Burkha called SEC~ULAR, but in the true sence miles distanat away from secularism. The henpicked politicians still finf in the name of Nehru - Gandhi to save the party. Let them do it and perish permanently. This party and its leaders are worthless and paracitic on the economy of the country. They are really pseudo secular, having no respect to the country and toing the dictates of so called INDIA lady originated from Italy, and trying to destroy the oldest truthful faith, Hiuduism and helping the spread of other religions in the name of secularism.

Crack Hard Whips by Raj Kumar Kamal on 17 Nov 2008

I suggest that let every political party crack whips on false promises,bribery to voters,unbridled greed for power and money of their leaders. Then only we can realize the dreams freedom fighters like Netaji and Bhagat Singh.

Ritual by Cogito on 16 Nov 2008

Self-flagellation, a religious ritual

No one is above the party, not even the country by jatin on 16 Nov 2008

Any person who wants to be a Congress leader must understand that “No one is bigger than party”, as rightly said by this Congress leader; Not even the country and humanity.

A typical Congressi and Indian tradition by Jay on 16 Nov 2008

A typical Congressi response. They have no clue and no sincere intension on how to stop genuine allegations of nepotism and corruption but want to punish who asks questions. It was a good opportunity for the party to make it a disciplined, transparent party and to project an image to common people that they are capable to offer a transparent government. And it’s not only Congress but almost all the parties in India behave the same way. Is there any future for the country where corruption rules and voices against corruption is silenced in a systemic way?

No one is bigger than the party, except Sonia Khan and Rahul Khan by ramesh kumar on 16 Nov 2008

Jaiprakash Agarwal should carefully say his words... "no one is bigger than the party...." he should clarify that No one is bigger than the party, EXCEPT SONIA MAINO KHAN AND HER GOOD FOR NOTHING SONE RAHUL KHAN"..

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