📰 Congress Expels Laxman Singh for 6 Years: Internal Rifts, Leadership Criticism Spark Disciplinary Action

Bhopal, June 2025 —
In a dramatic political development, the Indian National Congress has expelled senior leader Laxman Singh, the younger brother of party veteran Digvijaya Singh, for a period of six years. The decision comes in response to Laxman Singh’s public criticism of the party leadership, specifically targeting Rahul Gandhi, Robert Vadra, and the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir.

🧾 Background: Who is Laxman Singh?

Laxman Singh is a former Member of Parliament and a long-time member of the Congress Party, known for his straightforward style and occasional dissenting voice within the party. While overshadowed by his elder brother Digvijaya Singh’s larger political presence, Laxman has been active in both national and state politics.

He had previously left Congress to join the BJP in 2004, but returned in 2009. This isn’t his first brush with controversy, but it’s the first time such harsh disciplinary action has been taken against him.

🔥 What Exactly Did He Say?

While the Congress has not released a full transcript, internal sources suggest Laxman Singh made the following allegations:

Criticized Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, stating that the party is “directionless and overly dependent on one family.”

Suggested that Robert Vadra’s name and influence have done more harm than good to the party's image.

Questioned the political credentials of the current J&K Chief Minister, who is an ally or appointee aligned with Congress strategy in the region.

These statements reportedly came from both interviews with local media and social media posts, many of which have since been deleted.

🗣️ Congress’s Official Response

The Disciplinary Action Committee of the Congress issued a brief but sharp statement:

“The comments made by Laxman Singh were derogatory, divisive, and go against the spirit of party discipline. Such behavior cannot be tolerated, no matter the position or relation. To maintain unity and discipline, he is being expelled for six years with immediate effect.”

🧠 Political Analysis: What Does This Mean for Congress?

This incident reveals deeper cracks within the Congress party, especially among the old guard versus new leadership. With elections around the corner in key states and the party trying to reinvent itself under Rahul Gandhi’s semi-formal leadership, internal rebellion is being dealt with harshly.

Some political analysts argue that Congress is becoming increasingly intolerant of dissent, even if it's constructive.

Others believe this move was necessary to send a message to sidelined leaders who challenge the party from within, especially in public.

🤝 What About Digvijaya Singh?

So far, Digvijaya Singh has not made any official comment on the expulsion of his younger brother. Political insiders say this puts him in a tight spot, as he remains a close confidante of the Gandhi family, but the family rift could complicate his position within the party.

📉 Public Reaction & Media Response

Social media is split: some believe Laxman Singh “spoke the truth”, while others accuse him of “airing dirty laundry.”

Media channels are calling this a “loyalty test moment” for many Congress veterans.

BJP leaders have already started using the incident to portray Congress as “family-run but family-divided.”

📌 Conclusion

Laxman Singh’s expulsion is not just disciplinary—it’s symbolic. As the Congress party braces for internal reforms and public image revival, it’s also making it clear that personal opinions at the cost of party unity will come at a price, even if those opinions come from within the family.