Congress Faces Internal Turmoil in Bahadurgarh as Rajesh Joon Resigns Over Ticket Denial The Congress party is experiencing a fresh wave of dissent in Bahadurgarh ahead of the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, as Rajesh Joon has resigned from the party in protest against being denied a ticket. Joon, who previously served as the party's Bahadurgarh president, expressed his disappointment over the decision, which he believes undermines the contributions of dedicated party workers. This incident marks a continuation of the internal strife within the Congress, reminiscent of previous rebellions in the region. Joon's resignation has raised concerns about the party's unity and its ability to secure votes in the upcoming elections, particularly as it seeks to regain ground against rival parties. In his resignation statement, Joon emphasized the need for the party leadership to consider the aspirations of grassroots members and to foster a more inclusive decision-making process. T...
Rahul Gandhi's Emotional Campaign for Statehood in Jammu and Kashmir
As Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its first assembly elections in nearly a decade, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a campaign emphasizing the restoration of statehood and his family's historical ties to the region. Speaking at rallies in the Union Territory, Gandhi highlighted the emotional connection he shares with the people, tracing his lineage back to his great-grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister.In his addresses, Gandhi criticized the current administration, likening the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, to a "raja" (king) and accusing the BJP-led government of misappropriating local resources. He asserted that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have had their rights and wealth taken from them since the revocation of their special status under Article 370 in 2019.During a rally for Congress candidate Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Gandhi stated, "In 1947, we removed the kings and established a democratic government. But today, a raja is ruling Jammu and Kashmir." He pledged that if the opposition alliance, known as INDIA, gains power, restoring statehood would be a priority.Gandhi also addressed the Kashmiri Pandit community, accusing the BJP of exploiting their plight for political gain while promising that Congress would support their welfare if elected. His campaign message revolves around unity and service, encapsulated in his phrase "mohabbat ki dukaan" (shop of love).The National Conference, led by Farooq Abdullah, is the senior partner in the opposition alliance, contesting 51 of the 90 assembly seats. Abdullah expressed confidence in their coalition's success, emphasizing the need for statehood and a better future for the region.In response, BJP leaders dismissed Gandhi's remarks, alleging that the opposition parties are backed by militants and asserting that Jammu and Kashmir has seen progress since the abrogation of Article 370. The elections will take place in three phases from September 18 to October 1, with results expected on October 8.
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