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Politics
Digvijaya Singh clashes with Dhirendra Shastri at Congress rally in Chhattisgarh
✍️ NDTV MP Chhattisgarh
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 01:45 AM
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Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh confronted Dhirendra Shastri during a rally in Chhattisgarh, drawing attention to intra‑party tensions ahead of upcoming elections.
Senior Congress stalwart Digvijaya Singh addressed a gathering in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, where he was confronted by fellow party member Dhirendra Shastri over policy disagreements. The exchange, captured on video and circulated by NDTV MP Chhattisgarh, highlighted a rare public spat within the state unit of the party.
Witnesses said the confrontation began when Shastri challenged Singh's remarks on local development projects. Both leaders raised their voices, but the rally continued without any physical altercation. Party officials later intervened to restore order and urged members to focus on the election campaign.
The incident comes at a critical juncture as the Congress seeks to consolidate its position ahead of the state assembly elections later this year. Analysts note that such internal disagreements could affect voter perception, especially in a state where the party is vying to regain lost ground.
No official statement has been released by the Congress leadership regarding the episode, and the party's state president has called for unity among cadres. The video remains online, drawing mixed reactions from supporters and critics alike.
The rally also featured a brief mention of a controversy involving actress Kareena Kapoor's pendant, but the focus of the event remained on the political discourse between Singh and Shastri.
Witnesses said the confrontation began when Shastri challenged Singh's remarks on local development projects. Both leaders raised their voices, but the rally continued without any physical altercation. Party officials later intervened to restore order and urged members to focus on the election campaign.
The incident comes at a critical juncture as the Congress seeks to consolidate its position ahead of the state assembly elections later this year. Analysts note that such internal disagreements could affect voter perception, especially in a state where the party is vying to regain lost ground.
No official statement has been released by the Congress leadership regarding the episode, and the party's state president has called for unity among cadres. The video remains online, drawing mixed reactions from supporters and critics alike.
The rally also featured a brief mention of a controversy involving actress Kareena Kapoor's pendant, but the focus of the event remained on the political discourse between Singh and Shastri.