Malviya notes Gandhi's 2004–2026 travel costs Rs 60crore far exceed his reported Rs 11cr income, questioning the funding of his five-star trips and logistics based on public travel data.
The leadership opted for wider consultations to ensure that the decision to be seen as a collective one rather than a unilateral choice imposed by the party high command.
Rahul Gandhi said that despite repeated written requests, he has not been provided with the self-appraisal reports or 360-degree reports of the eligible candidates.