Senior Congress leader Janardhan Dwivedi’s untimely statement about former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi’s special appreciation for his daughter Priyanka’s political grasping powers and interests has creates havoc among Congress circles.

His statement just ahead of elections that are considered to be a testimony for Rahul Gandhi’s leadership qualities and influence on the party and the people, made the Congress men angry on Dwivedi. They believe that projecting Priyanka Wadra as much better candidate than Rahul Gandhi at this crucial moment may damage poll prospects of the party and damaging to Rahul Gandhi’s reputation. They argue that it is sending a wrong signal to people and providing a weapon to opposition parties. Hence, Congress high command presses the panic button immediately.

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, who is assigned to this damage control task, said “Priyanka Wadra is the ‘pillar of strength’ behind the party president Sonia Gandhi and the vice-president Rahul Gandhi. She will campaign for her mother and brother in Rae Bareli and Amethi constituencies and would like to extend all possible help to them just as a family member and nothing else.”

So, there is no one questioning about Rahul Gandhi’s political abilities or no plans to replace him with his own sister Priyanka Wadra. So, all Congress men including Rahul Gandhi can have a sigh of relief.