Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Padma Award Reignites Congress-“G-23 Rebels” Spat

New Delhi: 

The Padma Bhushan for Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has once again spotlighted the sharp divide within the party, with leaders of the “G-23” or group of 23 “rebels” and Gandhi family supporters sparring openly.

Former Union Minister Anand Sharma is the latest Congress veteran to wish Ghulam Nabi Azad for being awarded the country’s third highest honour.

“Heartiest congratulations to Ghulam Nabi ji for well deserved recognition of his lifelong enriching contribution to public service and Parliamentary democracy,” Mr Sharma tweeted.