Congress Infighting Intensifies Ahead of Key Yatra in Haryana

Cold Response to Congress Yatra 

Haryana Congress in-charge Deepak Babaria has rejected the 'Congress Sandesh Yatra' led by Kumari Selja, Randeep Surjewala, and Kiran Chaudhary (SRK Group), starting from January 17. Babaria sent a stern letter, urging party members to prioritize Congress events over personal engagements during this crucial political tour.

Clear Instructions for Party Loyalty

In the letter, Babaria explicitly stated that participating in any other event during the yatra would be unacceptable, emphasizing that diverting from party discipline or undermining leadership would not be tolerated. He highlighted the damage such actions could cause, not only by bolstering opposition forces but also jeopardizing individual standing within the party.

'Ghar-Ghar Congress' Campaign

Babaria referred to Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra' initiated in Manipur and connected it with Haryana's 'Ghar-Ghar Congress, Har Ghar Congress' campaign, commenced on January 15. The letter underscores the importance of active party involvement in these initiatives to ensure their success.

Uday Bhan's Open Challenge

Meanwhile, Haryana Congress President Chaudhary Uday Bhan openly challenged SRK Group, asserting his authority as the state party chief. He stated that the decisions are made by the state Congress committee and legislative group, dismissing any individual opposition or reservations.

Poster Controversy and Missing Faces

A poster released by SRK Group for Kumari Selja's yatra has sparked controversy as it excludes prominent leaders like former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, MP Deepender Hooda, and Pradesh Adhyaksh Chaudhary Uday Bhan. This omission intensifies factionalism within the party, raising questions about internal unity.

In summary, the Congress party in Haryana faces internal strife as key leaders clash over yatra participation and loyalty issues. The upcoming political tours and campaigns will test the party's cohesion in a state crucial for its electoral prospects.