How Rahul Gandhi's “arrogance” is driving Muslim leaders out of the Congress party

Feb 9, 2026 | 14:15 IST

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Shakeel Ahmad’s resignation is not an isolated rebellion but a warning flare. As Muslim leaders accuse Rahul Gandhi of neglect and fear-driven politics, the Congress risks losing its minority base without gaining a Hindu one in return

It has been a very, very long goodbye in the making. But, finally, it looks like the moment of reckoning for Congress-Muslim relationship has arrived.

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How Rahul Gandhi's “arrogance” is driving Muslim leaders out of the Congress party

Shakeel Ahmad’s resignation is not an isolated rebellion but a warning flare. As Muslim leaders accuse Rahul Gandhi of neglect and fear-driven politics, the Congress risks losing its minority base without gaining a Hindu one in return

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How Rahul Gandhi's “arrogance” is driving Muslim leaders out of the Congress party

Shakeel Ahmad’s resignation is not an isolated rebellion but a warning flare. As Muslim leaders accuse Rahul Gandhi of neglect and fear-driven politics, the Congress risks losing its minority base without gaining a Hindu one in return

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