State leadership, not central leadership, determines Congress’ success, says Ghulam Nabi Azad. Praises PM Modi in his autobiography.

In an upcoming autobiography, former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “statesman” and said that he was “generous” in his treatment of Azad. However, Azad also criticized his former colleagues within the Congress, saying that the central leadership has no impact on winning state elections and that success depends on strong state leadership. Azad singled out Jairam Ramesh and Salman Khurshid for criticism, accusing them of playing divisive politics within the Congress. Overall, Azad’s comments signal a growing divide within the Congress party between established leaders and newer, more progressive voices.