Khurshid says democracy's core is freedom within political parties; warns against new dynasties

At the absolute core of democracy lies the freedom within political parties, "dynasty or no dynasty", senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid said Thursday and cautioned that new dynasties are being created in the country.

"Be careful in fighting a dynasty, you shouldn't create another dynasty. It is happening in this country. New dynasties are being created. Don't make it dynasty versus dynasty," Khurshid said.

He was speaking at Nani Palkhivala Birth Centenary Discussions on 'Competitive Politics in India: Can dynasty and democracy co-exist'.

The former Union minister had earlier remarked that his party was not able to introspect its Lok Sabha poll debacle as "its leader had walked away" after the elections.

Days later he had said however that Rahul Gandhi is "our leader" and should return as the president of the Congress.

The Congress had seemingly disapproved Khurshid's "walked away" remarks with party spokesperson Pawan Khera saying people should avoid making side comments and ...