Controversy Swirls After Mani Shankar Aiyar Backs Kerala CM Vijayan

I am a Gandhian, Nehruvian and Rajivian but not a Rahulian: Mani Shankar Aiyar's attack on Congress

Former Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and said Rahul Gandhi has forgotten that he is a member of the party. “Therefore, I am a Gandhian, I am a Nehruvian, I am a Rajivian but I am not a Rahulian,” he said. Here’s why Mani Shankar Aiyar is not a ‘Rahulian’ Mani Shankar Aiyar says, "There is a biography of Dr Ambedkar - A Part Apart. So, that's the only thing I can say. Mr Rahul Gandhi has fo…

Congress rejects Mani Shankar Aiyar’s remark that Pinarayi Vijayan will continue to be Kerala CM

The Opposition leaders said that Aiyar has had no connection with the party for the past few years and added that the party will be back in power in the state.

Mani Shankar Aiyar sparks fresh row, says ‘Tharoor eyes foreign minister role, Khera a puppet'

The veteran leader's comments have added to the backlash over his recent praise of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in which he predicted the CPM leader would return to office after the polls.

'Pick up the baton': Mani Shankar Aiyar's pitch for Pinarayi Vijayan sparks row; Congress draws line

'Pick up the baton': Mani Shankar Aiyar's pitch for Pinarayi Vijayan sparks row; Congress draws line • • India • One News Page: Monday, 16 February 2026

Congress Reacts After Mani Shankar Aiyar Claims Vijayan To Continue As Kerala CM

Aiyar made his remarks at an international seminar in Thiruvananthapuram titled “Vision 2031: Development and Democracy”, inaugurated by Vijayan.

Mani Shankar Aiyar says Pinarayi Vijayan will be Kerala CM again. Congress reacts

The veteran Congress leader’s comment came at a time when his party is leaving no stone unturned to come back to power.