Ashu & 2 others resign as Congress loses Ludhiana West bypoll
The Indian National Congress has faced yet another setback with the resignation of its Ludhiana West bypoll candidate, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, who took responsibility for the party’s loss. Ashu, who was also the Working President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), resigned from his post, citing the party’s defeat as a personal failure.
MLA Pargat Singh and former MLA Kushaldeep Singh (Kikki Dhillon), who are also PPCC’s vice presidents, and stood by Ashu during the campaign, also resigned in solidarity with the Working President. The resignations come as a major blow to the Congress party, which was already reeling from a series of defeats in recent state and national elections.
Ashu’s resignation was a surprise move, given his close association with the party leadership and his reputation as a hardworking and dedicated leader. However, in his resignation letter, Ashu took full responsibility for the party’s loss, saying that he was unable to live with the defeat and felt that it was only fair to step down.
The Ludhiana West bypoll was seen as a crucial contest, with both the Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) vying for the seat. The Congress had high hopes of winning the seat, given its strong presence in the constituency and the popularity of its candidate. However, the party’s campaign was marred by internal squabbles and a lack of cohesion, which ultimately led to its defeat.
The SAD, on the other hand, campaigned aggressively and managed to capitalize on the Congress’s weaknesses. The party’s candidate, Jagtar Singh, won the seat by a significant margin, which has sent shockwaves through the Congress party.
Ashu’s resignation is seen as a significant development, given his close ties to the party leadership and his reputation as a strong leader. His decision to take responsibility for the party’s loss and resign from his post is a testament to his commitment to the party and his willingness to put the interests of the party above his own.
The resignations of Pargat Singh and Kikki Dhillon are also significant, given their positions as PPCC’s vice presidents. The two leaders have been vocal critics of the party leadership in the past and have often clashed with the party’s high command. Their decision to resign in solidarity with Ashu is seen as a sign of their commitment to the party and their desire to see it succeed.
The Congress party is now faced with the task of rebuilding and regrouping, following the defeat in the Ludhiana West bypoll. The party leadership will need to take a long, hard look at its campaign strategy and identify the areas where it went wrong. The resignations of Ashu, Pargat Singh, and Kikki Dhillon provide an opportunity for the party to reflect on its strengths and weaknesses and to rejuvenate its leadership.
In the meantime, the SAD is celebrating its victory and is looking to build on its momentum. The party’s win in the Ludhiana West bypoll is seen as a significant boost to its morale and a testament to its ability to adapt and innovate.
As the Congress party looks to the future, it is clear that the resignations of Ashu, Pargat Singh, and Kikki Dhillon are a significant development. The three leaders have given up their positions in the party to take responsibility for the party’s loss, and their decision to resign in solidarity with each other is a testament to their commitment to the party and its ideals.
