Differences within Congress in MP, top leaders did not attend party meeting

Madhya Pradesh Congress: The two-day Congress Working Committee meeting in Madhya Pradesh ended on Friday amid differences and controversies. The meeting was not only an attempt to resolve the organisational issues of the party but also aimed to formulate a strategy for the upcoming assembly elections. However, the absence of prominent leaders further exposed the deepening discontent and internal differences in the party.

Absence of prominent leaders raised questions

On the first day of the meeting, many big names of the party did not attend. The absent leaders included former Chief Minister Kamal Nath, former Leader of Opposition Ajay Singh, former Union Ministers Arun Yadav, Praveen Pathak, Kamleshwar Patel, and Digvijay Singh. These absences raised serious questions about the unity and coordination of the party.

Senior party leader Umang Singhar also did not attend the meeting. However, Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari linked it to Singhar's health problems. Patwari dismissed reports of him crying in the media, saying, "I am a warrior and it is just media imagination."

Differences and dissatisfaction in the party

The absence of many leaders is seen by analysts as a sign of deep dissatisfaction and internal tussle in the party. Differences within the Congress have been growing since the crushing defeat to the BJP in last year's assembly elections.

A senior leader, on condition of anonymity, said that many leaders who did not attend the meeting were in favor of taking big steps like gherao of the assembly next week. But despite these signs of dissent, the party took several important decisions at the organizational level.

Efforts for organizational reform

During the meeting, the party took several important decisions in view of the upcoming elections:

Formation of ward, mohalla and village committees: The party has started the process of forming these committees afresh, which is an effort to increase the party's reach at the grassroots level.

Appointment of in-charge in 230 assembly constituencies: It was decided to appoint in-charge leaders for each assembly constituency, so that election preparations could be further strengthened.

It is clear from these decisions that the Congress is active about the upcoming elections, but due to internal disputes, the effectiveness of these efforts is being questioned.

Facing challenges

The biggest challenge before the Madhya Pradesh Congress is to restore party unity and faith in the leadership. Although Jitu Patwari tried to present a positive picture of the meeting, the absence of leaders and differences are difficult to ignore.

The party will need unity and a clear strategy to face the BJP in the upcoming elections. Efforts at organisational reforms and strengthening at the grassroots level are commendable, but unless the differences among the leaders are resolved, the full impact of these reforms will not be seen.

Conclusion

The Congress Working Committee meeting in Madhya Pradesh highlights the contradictions within the party. On the one hand, the party is busy preparing for the upcoming elections, while on the other, the absence of big leaders reflects discontent. This is a crucial time for the Congress, where success will be difficult without unity and a clear strategy. The party's performance in the coming months will determine how it emerges from these challenges.