Senior Congress leader and MP Manish Tewari has stirred political chatter with a cryptic post on social media just hours after the party reportedly decided to sideline him during a debate surrounding the contentious issue of sindoor (vermilion) remarks in Parliament.
The Congress party, caught in the middle of a political storm over controversial comments made during a recent Lok Sabha session regarding sindoor and women’s traditions, chose to appoint other spokespersons for damage control. Despite Tewari’s legal acumen and parliamentary experience, the decision to bench him raised eyebrows—especially since he had earlier voiced his reservations about the tone of the discussion.
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Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Tewari posted a single-line message:
“Silence, sometimes, speaks louder than sanctioned rhetoric.”
The post was widely interpreted as a subtle jibe at the Congress leadership, with political analysts suggesting that Tewari is disillusioned by the party’s strategic choices and internal dynamics. Known for his outspoken views and independent line within the Congress ranks, Tewari’s exclusion has further deepened speculation about friction between the old guard and the party’s current strategists.
This comes amid mounting criticism from both ruling party leaders and women’s rights groups, with the BJP calling the sindoor discussion an attack on Hindu traditions. Congress, in damage-control mode, has distanced itself from the remarks without offering a full apology—adding to confusion within party lines.
Insiders say that while Tewari had prepared a nuanced constitutional rebuttal, his draft was not cleared by the party’s communication team, leading to his silence in the debate. His cryptic post has now added fuel to speculation about a possible rift.
As the Congress gears up for key state elections later this year, Tewari’s veiled dissent may not just be a footnote—but a reflection of broader unrest brewing within the party’s ideological and communication core.