‘From arsh to farsh’: Mani Shankar Aiyar’s ‘Rahulian’ outburst and ‘uncle’ syndrome

Mani Shankar Aiyar’s critique of “Rahulian” politics sparks debate on the Congress’s ideological shift from Nehruvianism to civil society influence. Analyst Rasheed Kidwai suggests Aiyar, though isolated, highlights a party increasingly shaped by non-dogmatic, issue-driven approaches, moving away from traditional party structures and veteran leadership’s influence.