Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari triggered fresh political speculation on Thursday with a cryptic social media post, hours after the Indian National Congress announced a new organisational team for Punjab without assigning him a key role.है बड़ा कोई अवगुण उसमे जिसे कोई हुनर आवे IWish I had an antidote ( ਗਿੱਦੜ ਸਿੰਙੀ) for the insecurities of individuals and institutions!Having said that @INCIndia has given me enough over the past 45 years and I have also devoted my entire adult life in the service of the…— Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari) July 2, 2026The post came shortly after the Congress reshuffled its Punjab unit, appointing new working presidents and members of the poll committee while leaving Tewari out of the new organisational structure. Although he made no direct reference to the appointments, the timing fuelled speculation that the veteran leader was expressing disappointment at being sidelined.Also Read | Who will lead Punjab Congress in 2027? Intense lobbying begins ahead of overhaulOpening his post with the Hindi line, “Hai bada koi avgun usme, jisme koi hunar aave”, Tewari wrote: “Wish I had an antidote (Giddar Singhi) for the insecurities of individuals and institutions!”The reference to “Giddar Singhi”—a mythical charm popularly believed to possess magical powers—appeared to suggest that there is no remedy for insecurity.Tewari then struck a reflective note, saying the Congress had given him enough over the past 45 years and that he had devoted his entire adult life to the party.Ending with “Que sera, sera. Whatever will be, will be,” he signalled acceptance of whatever lay ahead while avoiding any direct criticism of the party leadership. Congress MP Manish Tewari. (Image: @ManishTewari)Political observers said the wording suggested Tewari was hinting that internal insecurity, rather than merit or experience, may have influenced organisational decisions. At the same time, by acknowledging the party’s contribution to his political career and stopping short of any direct attack, he left the message open to interpretation rather than signalling open dissent.Also Read | Manish Tewari questions Chandigarh doctor profile, claims 180 of 221 doctors on deputationA leader close to Tewari, requesting anonymity, said the post reflected the veteran leader’s disappointment at being excluded from the new Punjab Congress team.Story continues below this ad“Punjab political leaders have their own insecurities, which is why they thought of not including him in the organisational setup,” the source alleged, adding that Tewari’s long association with Punjab and his political experience should have been recognised.For now, Tewari’s post has raised more questions than it has answered, while drawing attention to the undercurrents within the Punjab Congress following the latest organisational reshuffle.Although he currently represents Chandigarh in the Lok Sabha, Tewari has had a long political association with Punjab spanning nearly two decades.He was elected MP from Ludhiana in 2009 and later represented Anandpur Sahib from 2019 to 2024. A Chandigarh-born leader with deep roots in Punjab politics, Tewari also served as Union Information and Broadcasting Minister and has remained one of the Congress’s prominent faces on Punjab’s political and policy issues even after shifting to the Chandigarh parliamentary seat in 2024.Story continues below this adAlso Read | MP Manish Tewari moves Bill seeking directly elected Mayor with 5-year tenure for ChandigarhChandigarh Pradesh Congress Committee president Harmohinder Singh Lucky dismissed speculation over Tewari being left out of the new Punjab Congress organisational team, saying the senior leader’s experience would continue to be valued by the party.“The Congress high command will certainly utilise Manish Tewari’s services considering his long association with Punjab. He has served the party and the state for many years, and I am confident his experience will be put to good use,” Lucky said.