In this hard-hitting political conversation with Neeraj Jha, senior journalist Adesh Raval breaks down the Congress party’s unwavering support for KC Venugopal, even as the party continues to face one electoral defeat after another. As the General Secretary (Organization) and one of Rahul Gandhi’s closest confidants, Venugopal holds immense power in Congress, shaping candidate selections and managing alliances — but his performance and leadership are now under serious scrutiny.