India, Feb. 23 -- Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned the Mumbai Congress regarding poor performance in the recent Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, sources in the party told Hindustan Times.

"Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad explained that the party contested from 152 seats, out of which it won 24. Rahulji asked why the Congress had lagged behind and why the performance was so bad," a leader who was party to the discussions told HT on condition of anonymity. "In response, Gaikwad said the party had put up a good fight."

Gaikwad could not be reached for comments as calls to her went unanswered.

Gandhi visited Mumbai on Saturday to attend a court hearing in Bhiwandi...