Ashu & 2 Others Resign as Congress Loses Ludhiana West By-poll
The Indian National Congress (Congress) suffered a major setback in the recent Ludhiana West by-poll, where the party’s candidate, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, lost to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate. In the aftermath of the defeat, Ashu, who is also the Working President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), took responsibility for the loss and resigned from his post. However, his decision was not a solitary one, as two other top leaders of the party, MLA Pargat Singh and former MLA Kushaldeep Singh (also known as Kikki Dhillon), who are both Vice Presidents of the PPCC, also resigned in solidarity with Ashu.
The Ludhiana West by-poll was seen as a prestige battle for the Congress, which had been struggling to regain its lost footing in the state. The party had been hoping to win the seat to boost its morale and send a message to its opponents. However, the loss has dealt a significant blow to the party’s confidence and has raised questions about its ability to win elections in the state.
Ashu, who is a prominent leader in the state, took responsibility for the loss and resigned from his post as Working President of the PPCC. In a statement, he said that he was willing to take responsibility for the defeat and would not want his colleagues to be blamed for his mistakes. He also expressed his gratitude to the party workers and supporters for their efforts during the campaign.
Pargat Singh and Kushaldeep Singh, who are both senior leaders in the party, also resigned in solidarity with Ashu. In a joint statement, they said that they would not want to continue in their roles as Vice Presidents of the PPCC while Ashu, who was their colleague and friend, was bearing the brunt of the defeat.
The resignations of Ashu, Pargat Singh, and Kushaldeep Singh have sent shockwaves through the Congress party in Punjab. The party is already reeling from a string of defeats in recent months, and the loss in the Ludhiana West by-poll has added to its woes.
The Congress party has been struggling to regain its lost footing in Punjab in recent years. The party had been in power in the state for many years, but it lost the assembly elections in 2017 to the Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance. Since then, the party has been trying to regain its lost ground, but it has not been able to make significant progress.
The loss in the Ludhiana West by-poll is a major setback for the Congress party, which had been hoping to win the seat to boost its morale and send a message to its opponents. The party had been trying to capitalize on the divisions within the Akali Dal-BJP alliance, but it failed to make an impact.
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate, Sarvjit Kaur Manuke, won the Ludhiana West by-poll by a significant margin. The SAD candidate polled 64,451 votes, while the Congress candidate, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, polled 54,134 votes.
The loss in the Ludhiana West by-poll has raised questions about the ability of the Congress party to win elections in Punjab. The party has been struggling to connect with the people and has been unable to capitalize on the discontent within the Akali Dal-BJP alliance.
The resignations of Ashu, Pargat Singh, and Kushaldeep Singh have also raised questions about the future of the Congress party in Punjab. The party is already facing a leadership crisis, and the resignations of its top leaders have added to its woes.
The Congress party has been trying to revamp its organization and rejuvenate its leadership in Punjab. The party has been trying to appeal to the youth and the marginalized sections of society, but it has not been able to make significant progress.
The loss in the Ludhiana West by-poll is a major setback for the Congress party, which is already facing a lot of challenges. The party will have to re-strategize and re-energize its organization if it wants to be a force to reckon with in the state.
In conclusion, the loss in the Ludhiana West by-poll is a major setback for the Congress party in Punjab. The resignations of Ashu, Pargat Singh, and Kushaldeep Singh have added to the party’s woes and raised questions about its ability to win elections in the state. The party will have to re-strategize and re-energize its organization if it wants to be a force to reckon with in the state.
