NEW DELHI: Senior leader Oommen Chandy reacted to the harsh criticisms levelled against K C Venugopal soon after the Congress suffered a humiliating defeat in the elections held in five states. The attacks on individuals are not right and it is not the manner of the congress party. Let the change of leadership be discussed in the meeting, he said.

Flex boards had surfaced in Kozhikode city against Venugopal soon after the election results. Boards that surfaced said ‘Sack Venugopal and Save the Congress.’ The flex boards were placed by congressmen.

C M Ibrahim too had come to the fore against Venugopal. He alleged that Venugopal is destroying the party and kitchen agents are ruling the congress. The high command is interested in corrupt leaders. Rahul Gandhi is a complete failure. He does not know how to lead the party. The Congress has distanced from the people and this led to the setback, he said.