The Congress party has defended its decision to appoint Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam, rejecting the BJP's claims of an internal leadership struggle between her and Rahul Gandhi. Congress leaders stated her appointment is based on her organizational experience and past responsibilities, not a power tussle. Senior MP Tariq Anwar emphasized her previous roles, including in Uttar Pradesh elections, and expressed confidence in her ability to contribute to a potential Congress comeback in Assam, accusing the BJP of pushing a misleading narrative.