Congress Dissolves Himachal Pradesh Unit Amidst Internal Strife
The decision follows electoral setbacks and aims to address factionalism within the party's state leadership.
- The Congress party has dissolved its entire Himachal Pradesh unit, including district and block committees, as part of a strategic overhaul.
- The move is seen as a response to the party's poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections, where it failed to secure any seats in the state.
- Factionalism and internal conflicts, highlighted by cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections, have been cited as significant issues necessitating this restructuring.
- Pratibha Singh, the outgoing state unit president and a key figure in Himachal politics, may see her influence reduced as new leadership is considered.
- The reconstitution aims to inject fresh energy into the party and align the organizational structure more closely with the state government.