Congress MLA Sophia Firdos Slams Party Leadership Over Lack of Consultation
Bhubaneswar: Congress legislator Sophia Firdos has voiced sharp discontent over the party’s decision-making process, alleging that elected representatives were sidelined in crucial political moves.
Firdos criticised the Congress leadership for extending support to the BJD’s Rajya Sabha candidate without consulting its own MLAs.
She further revealed that she was not invited to discussions regarding the Nuapada by-election, despite the constituency being directly relevant to her political work.
Her remarks highlight growing unease within the Congress ranks in Odisha, where questions are being raised about transparency and internal democracy.
Firdos’s statement underscores the tension between party leadership and grassroots representatives, as alliances and electoral strategies continue to evolve in the state’s political landscape.
