Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has sparked a political controversy after a video clip of his remarks on opposition alliance leadership went viral, drawing sharp reactions across party lines.
In the clip, Aiyar is heard discussing the leadership dynamics within the I.N.D.I. bloc and the prospects of government formation after the next general election.
“Now, Stalin also doesn’t know English or Hindi, his leadership and his standing (aukaat) is only among the Dravidian people. Now if he is made [Prime Minister], then when the alliance wins, who will become Prime Minister? Rahul Gandhi is he the chief of the alliance or not?”
He further stated: “And I give you a 100% assurance that the I.N.D.I Alliance will form the government under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi. And at that time I would want our Home Minister to be Shri Digvijay Singh.”
The remarks have drawn particular attention for what critics described as a dismissive tone toward Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, with political opponents highlighting the phrase interpreted as questioning his suitability for the Prime Minister’s post.
The comments were reportedly made in the presence of senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, whose name was also mentioned by Aiyar in the context of a potential future government.
Aukaat Remark Exposes INDI Game Plan: Use Stalin, Crown Rahul
Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar says, “Stalin ki aukaat nahi hai PM banne ki,” that too in the presence of another senior leader, @digvijaya_28
They are openly discussing a game plan to make the… pic.twitter.com/hQdSP4vh6D
— Media Expose (@MediaExpose_) March 26, 2026
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