Leadership responsible for Cong defeats: MP Karti Chidambaram
In a significant political statement, Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram on Sunday underscored the collective responsibility of leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, for the party's defeats, even as he strongly backed the leadership. However, he said the average Congress cadre has a special relationship with the Nehru-Gandhi family, and backed Rahul Gandhi's leadership despite consecutive losses. Speaking exclusively with a news agency, he asserted that every political party, barring one or two, is run by families. When asked about Rahul Gandhi's responsibility for defeats in elections, Chidambaram said, "Everybody is irresponsible. Of course, the leadership is responsible. But the point is…