Sharma’s alleged connection to The Jaipur Dialogues, an organisation identified for its criticism of the Congress and its leaders, significantly Rahul Gandhi, has raised eyebrows.
The resolution by the Congress social gathering to appoint Sunil Sharma for the Jaipur Lok Sabha seat has stirred up a storm of controversy. Sharma’s alleged connection to The Jaipur Dialogues, an organisation identified for its criticism of the Congress and its leaders, significantly Rahul Gandhi, has raised eyebrows.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor had earlier raised issues about Sharma’s hyperlink with The Jaipur Dialogues. Tharoor questioned Sharma’s sudden change of allegiance, referring to it as a “Pauline epiphany.”
Who is Sunil Sharma?
Sunil Sharma, hailing from a household with longstanding ties to the Congress, has discovered himself in the midst of this controversy. The Jaipur Dialogues, established by former IAS officer Sanjay Dixit in 2016, has change into a focus of the present controversy.
Amidst mounting criticism, Sharma clarified, in response to Indian Express, that he had lower ties with The Jaipur Dialogues’ management however admitted to taking part in discussions on their YouTube channel. The report additional indicated that Sharma assumed the function of director for The Jaipur Dialogues in 2019, whereas additionally pursuing a profession as a lawyer.
मेरा जयपुर डाइलॉग यू ट्यूब चैनल के प्रबंधन से कभी भी कोई वास्ता नहीं रहा। मैं सभी न्यूज़ चैनल्स और यूट्यूब चैनल्स पर अक्सर कांग्रेस दर्शन अनुसार समावेशी भारत निर्माण पर पैनलिस्ट के तौर पर आमंत्रित किया जाता हूँ। (1/5) pic.twitter.com/2VpsXPCLkT
— Sunil Sharma (@I_SunilSharma) March 23, 2024
Despite assertions of his dedication to the Congress since 1981, questions persist about Sharma’s suitability for the Lok Sabha candidacy, significantly given his affiliation with an organisation identified for its antagonism in direction of the social gathering.
The controversy has not solely drawn consideration to Sharma’s background however has additionally sparked inner debate throughout the Congress ranks. Some social gathering members have overtly questioned the knowledge of his choice, citing issues and the potential backlash it could invite.
