HEADS MAY ROLL IN HARYANA CONG AS HIGH COMMAND PLANS RESHUFFLE

The Congress high command is preparing to take stern action in response to internal disputes, favouritism in ticket allocation, and the poor performance of senior leaders in the recent Haryana Assembly elections.

- NEERAJ MOHAN CHANDIGARH

Internal reports indicate that the party leadership is dissatisfied with several leaders who prioritised personal ambitions over the party's collective interests, contributing to Congress's unexpected defeat despite strong anti-incumbency sentiments against the ruling BJP.

During a post-election review meeting, former party president Rahul Gandhi reportedly expressed his dismay over the infighting, remarking that the leaders "fought amongst themselves" and neglected the party's goals. According to sources, the Congress leadership is now contemplating significant changes, including action against several Haryana leaders.

A senior Congress leader, speaking on the condition of anonymity, noted, "Some party leaders were too focused on positioning themselves for the Chief Minister's post and failed to concentrate on the election. This was one of the major reasons for our poor performance, despite the public's growing discontent with the BJP's two-term rule; they should have noted that they could become chief minister only after the party gets 46 MLAs."