Ahmedabad: Faisal Patel, son of the late Congress veteran and Gandhi family confidant Ahmed Patel, has created turmoil in political circles with a social media post suggesting he plans to split from Congress and establish a new group. Faisal claimed his sister Mumtaz Patel also supports his decision, but she swiftly refuted her brother’s assertion and distanced herself from the matter in unambiguous terms.
What’s the Complete Story?
A screenshot of Faisal Patel’s social media post has spread rapidly online. In the post, Faisal stated he is considering breaking away from the Congress Party to create a new group named ‘Congress (AP)’. He further wrote that his sister Mumtaz Patel might also join this group.
Mumtaz Patel Backs Off: ‘I Have No Intention’
Following the viral spread of Faisal’s post, Mumtaz Patel issued a clarification on social media platform X, dismissing her brother’s claim. She wrote: “Let me clarify that I have no intention of joining any new political party or becoming part of any new group. My brother’s thoughts and decisions are entirely his own. Please do not associate me with this, thank you”.
Differences Between Party and Family?
This episode has surfaced at a time when the Congress Party faces internal conflicts and electoral defeats across various states. Ahmed Patel was regarded as the party’s troubleshooter who delivered victories in numerous challenging elections. Following his demise, his family has remained connected with Congress, but Faisal’s recent post and his sister’s rebuttal suggest potential internal disagreements exist regarding the family and the party.
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