Introspection time in Cong: Leaders seek probe into mismanagement charges

After its defeat in the Delhi polls, there are demands in the Congress to investigate allegations of mismanagement, particularly of not hiring a publicity company to manage its media campaign. The insistence of top Delhi leaders that only companies of their choice be given the contract led to none getting any. The leaders also resisted suggestions that former chief minister Sheila Dikshit’s photographs be put on the hoardings and advertisements. This move was vetoed by two top leaders. However, after adverse media reports, both agreed (on using Dikshit’s pictures) but infighting on other issues continued. No effective campaign could thus