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- Because Mamata Banerjee is the leader of this alliance," Aiyar said.
- "I hope that instead of trying to remain in this position, which belongs to smaller parties — be it MK Stalin, Mamata Didi, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, or someone else — Rahul Gandhi should let them handle it," he added. Breaking It DownPowered via AIWhat challenges does the INDIA bloc face before upcoming elections?How does Mamata Banerjee plan to strengthen the INDIA bloc?What is Lalu Yadav's stance on Mamata Banerjee's leadership?Also Read: After Aiyar, Navjot Kaur Sidhu Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi: 'You Don't Deserve That Chair''Not received any communication on expulsion': AiyarRecalling his early political association with Mamata Banerjee, Aiyar said he briefly joined the Trinamool Congress in 1997 and served as its first National Secretary but left within weeks, concluding that the party was rooted in Bengali identity.
- Responding to whether he is still in Congress, Aiyar said he still considers himself in the party but suggested possible disciplinary action against him."However, I have not received any formal letter," Aiyar said.
- He added that although reports suggested he had been expelled, he had received no official communication. This comes days after Aiyar launched a blistering attack on the Congress leadership, calling the party a “herd of competing scorpions”.
- “I am a Gandhian, a Nehruvian, a Rajivian—but not a Rahulian," he told Times Now. The Congress has distanced itself from the remarks and publicly severed any association with Aiyar.
