The Congress party, reeling from a historic electoral defeat in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections held recently, is reportedly preparing to take bold steps to reinvigorate itself.
With blame largely directed at senior leaders for their alleged inertia and disconnect from the electorate, the party leadership is under intense pressure to overhaul its structure and strategy. In a recent meeting of Congress block presidents of Jammu province, frustrations boiled over as more than 80 percent of attendees openly criticized the party’s senior leadership.
The meeting, described by insiders as both “tense” and “introspective,” saw grassroots representatives unanimously demand accountability and bold reforms to restore the party’s relevance in the Union Territory.
“We cannot keep carrying the burden of leaders who have become liabilities rather than assets,” a block president from Jammu said, echoing the sentiments of many. “The party needs fresh blood and a forward-looking strategy to connect with voters”, he …