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.