Recently, Manish Tewari, a prominent leader of Congress’ dissident group G-23, appeared in Bangalore with Rahul Gandhi in an event where Rahul was to flag off the free bus travel for women. During this programme, Rahul came and sat in Manish’s car, where a long conversation took place between the two leaders. In fact, for the past several days, it was hotly discussed that Manish, who is angry with the party high command, is in constant contact with BJP and AAP leaders. AAP’s Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha also used to visit Manish’s house a lot in Punjab. At the same time, it is said that Manish also has direct talks with Kejriwal. Sources say that a prominent leader associated with the Sangh had also sent an offer to Manish to ‘join’ the BJP in the past. But Manish, who has been associated with the Congress for the last 35 years, is hesitant to leave the Congress. Sensing this, Rahul has once again extended his hand of friendship to him. Manish’s personal relations with Sonia Gandhi have always been better. If sources are to be believed, since the Congress in Punjab is looking for a suitable face after Captain Amarinder. So, it wants to hand over the command of Punjab to Manish. Although Navjot Singh Sidhu has come out of jail and entered into active politics, but there is a credibility crisis towards him in front of the ‘top leadership’ of the Congress. So, in such a situation, Congress can bet on Manish Tewari in Punjab.