Ashu & 2 others resign as Congress loses Ludhiana West bypoll
The Congress party has been reeling under a series of defeats in various bypolls and assembly elections in recent months, and the latest loss in Ludhiana West has sent shockwaves through the party’s ranks. In a surprise move, Congress’s Ludhiana West bypoll candidate, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, has taken responsibility for the party’s loss and resigned from the Working President post of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC).
Ashu’s decision has been followed by the resignations of two other prominent party leaders, MLA Pargat Singh and former MLA Kushaldeep Singh (Kikki Dhillon), who are also PPCC’s vice presidents. The three leaders, who played key roles in the party’s campaign for the Ludhiana West bypoll, have chosen to step down in solidarity with Ashu, taking responsibility for the party’s defeat.
The decision to resign comes as a significant blow to the Congress party, which had been hoping to make a comeback in Punjab after a series of disappointing performances in recent elections. The party had high hopes for its candidate in Ludhiana West, a seat that has traditionally been a stronghold of the Congress party. However, the party’s candidate managed to secure only 44,000 votes, while the winning candidate from the SAD-BJP alliance secured over 62,000 votes.
The defeat in Ludhiana West has left the Congress party reeling, and the resignations of Ashu, Pargat Singh, and Kikki Dhillon have sent a strong message that the party is willing to take responsibility for its losses. In a statement, Ashu said that he had taken the decision to resign from his post as Working President of the PPCC to show solidarity with the party and to take responsibility for the loss.
“We fought the election with full enthusiasm and dedication, but unfortunately, we could not succeed. I take moral responsibility for the loss and have decided to resign from my post as Working President of the PPCC,” Ashu said.
Pargat Singh and Kikki Dhillon also resigned from their posts as vice presidents of the PPCC, saying that they could not continue to hold positions of responsibility after the party’s defeat in Ludhiana West.
“We are committed to the party and its ideology, and we cannot continue to hold positions of responsibility after the party’s defeat. We have decided to resign from our posts as vice presidents of the PPCC to show solidarity with the party,” Pargat Singh said.
The resignations of Ashu, Pargat Singh, and Kikki Dhillon have sent a strong message that the Congress party is willing to take responsibility for its losses and is committed to making a comeback in Punjab. The party had been facing criticism from within and outside the party for its lack of organization and leadership, and the resignations of these three leaders may help to address some of these issues.
The party’s performance in Ludhiana West has also raised questions about the leadership of the PPCC and the Congress party in Punjab. The party has been struggling to come to terms with the changing political landscape in Punjab, and the loss in Ludhiana West has highlighted the need for a fresh approach and new leadership.
The Congress party has been facing a series of challenges in Punjab, including the rise of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-BJP alliance. The party has been struggling to keep up with the changing political landscape and has been unable to make a significant impact in recent elections.
The resignations of Ashu, Pargat Singh, and Kikki Dhillon may help to create a space for new leaders to emerge and for the party to regroup and recharge. The party has a long history of producing strong leaders, and it may be that the loss in Ludhiana West will ultimately prove to be a blessing in disguise.
In conclusion, the resignations of Ashu, Pargat Singh, and Kikki Dhillon from their positions in the PPCC are a significant development in the Congress party’s efforts to make a comeback in Punjab. The party has been struggling to come to terms with the changing political landscape in the state, and the loss in Ludhiana West has highlighted the need for a fresh approach and new leadership.
The resignations of these three leaders may help to create a space for new leaders to emerge and for the party to regroup and recharge. The Congress party has a long history of producing strong leaders, and it may be that the loss in Ludhiana West will ultimately prove to be a blessing in disguise.
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