Mohammed Moquim Outcast from Congress After Anti-Party Remarks Trigger Disciplinary Action
Senior Odisha Congress leader Mohammed Moquim has been outcast from the Congress following his public remarks.
Bhubaneswar: Senior Odisha Congress leader Mohammed Moquim has been outcast from the Congress following his public remarks that the party termed as anti-party and indisciplined. The development has deepened the internal turmoil within the state unit of the Congress at a time when the party is struggling to revive its political base.
Moquim, a former legislator, had recently voiced sharp criticism of the party’s functioning and leadership, raising concerns about organisational weakness and decision-making. His comments, made public through letters and media interactions, were viewed by the Congress leadership as damaging to party unity and discipline. Senior leaders maintained that internal issues should be discussed within organisational forums rather than aired publicly.
Reacting to the controversy, Congress leaders clarified that no individual is above party discipline. Party representatives said Moquim’s statements amounted to anti-party activity and forced the leadership to distance itself from him. They emphasised that such actions send the wrong message to party workers and weaken collective efforts, especially ahead of crucial political challenges in the state.
The move to outcast Moquim is being seen as part of the Congress’s attempt to enforce organisational discipline and contain internal dissent. Leaders reiterated that constructive criticism is welcome, but public attacks on the party leadership cannot be tolerated. The issue has once again highlighted factionalism within the Odisha Congress and raised questions about internal cohesion.
As the Congress tries to regroup in Odisha, the Moquim episode serves as a reminder of the challenges it faces in balancing internal debate with organisational control.
AICC expels Md. Moquim from the primary membership of the party, due to anti-party activities. https://t.co/ob9ImiiIXI pic.twitter.com/pgInaUoDcn
— ANI (@ANI) December 15, 2025
