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CPI(M) leader Saira Shah Haleem said in an interview given to a private TV channel that I like Rahul Gandhi very much. He has also given a statement related to the Grand Alliance in the midst of the ongoing elections in Bihar. He said that the opposition now needs a clear face and direction. In his words, Rahul Gandhi is a struggling leader and Priyanka has the ability to connect with the public, but the opposition will now have to give a clear political message. Saira also said that when the ruling party has a face like Narendra Modi, then the INDIA alliance should also put forward its prime ministerial candidate so that there is no confusion among the voters.
Remembering senior CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury, Saira said that he has been a fearless and pro-people leader. He said that Comrade Yechury was never afraid to ask questions to those in power. Today, such frankness as his voice is rarely seen in politics.
Challenges of INDIA alliance and opposition
Saira Shah Haleem admitted that the INDIA alliance is still not fully coordinated at the level of unity and strategy. He said that Left and Congress are face to face in Kerala but are together at the national level. This contradiction creates confusion among the public. He believes that the opposition should present not just unity but also an ideological vision, which could become a solid alternative model to BJP’s politics.
Rahul Gandhi and left ideology
When she was asked whether Rahul Gandhi was leaning towards leftist ideas, Saira said that in the present times, there is a historical need for the cooperation of Congress and the Left to protect democracy and the Constitution. He said that we are ideologically different, but it is necessary to move together to save democracy. Referring to Rahul Gandhi’s campaigns like Bharat Jodo Yatra and Nyay Yatra, Saira believed that they reflect equality, social justice and inclusivity, which are close to traditional leftist values.
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