Mani Shankar Aiyar urges Congress to support Mamata Banerjee as leader of INDIA bloc

Mani Shankar Aiyar, a senior Congress leader, has suggested that the Congress party should step back from leading the INDIA bloc and support Mamata Banerjee as a capable leader. He emphasized that other alliance members may be more competent for leadership roles. Aiyar acknowledged Congress's important role in the alliance but stated it does not need to be the sole leader. His comments come as the INDIA bloc faces challenges ahead of upcoming elections, with rivalries among member parties complicating their efforts. Mamata Banerjee has received backing from several opposition leaders for a leadership role in the bloc. She expressed her willingness to lead and emphasized the need for inclusive decision-making within the alliance.