Mumbai, July 4 -- Raising concerns over the internal functioning of the party, senior Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Saturday backed party colleague Rashid Alvi following the latter's claim of being excluded from a minority committee meeting.

Dalwai alleged that the sidelining of veteran leaders is becoming a pervasive issue within the organisation, even in Maharashtra.

Speaking to ANI, addressing the issue, Dalwai stated that the practice of excluding senior leaders is becoming a recurring trend, including within Maharashtra.

"This is happening everywhere, even in Maharashtra. The high command should ensure that senior leaders are not ignored. What is happening at the party? Rahul Gandhi is working hard day and night, but others are...