Days following the electoral setbacks in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge conducted a comprehensive review meeting on Friday to delve into the factors contributing to the party’s defeat in the two states.
Madhya Pradesh Review Meeting at Party Headquarters
Chaired by Kharge at the party headquarters, the review meeting for Madhya Pradesh included prominent figures such as Rahul Gandhi, K.C. Venugopal, Kamal Nath, Randeep Singh Surjewala, Jitendra Singh, Digvijaya Singh, and other senior leaders. The discussion focused on a seat-wise analysis of the critical factors behind the Congress’s underwhelming performance, securing only 66 out of 230 seats.
आज दिल्ली स्थित कांग्रेस मुख्यालय में मध्य प्रदेश के चुनावी नतीजों पर समीक्षा बैठक हुई।
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 8, 2023
इस बैठक में कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष श्री @kharge और श्री @RahulGandhi सहित कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ नेता मौजूद रहे। pic.twitter.com/Yp7Agfle2w
Chhattisgarh Analysis with Rahul Gandhi in Attendance
The Chhattisgarh review meeting, attended by Rahul Gandhi, Venugopal, Ajay Maken, Kumari Selja, Bhupesh Baghel, TS Singh Deo, and others, aimed to dissect the reasons behind the party’s loss in the mineral-rich state. Kharge and Rahul Gandhi engaged with state leaders in a discussion lasting over an hour.
आज दिल्ली स्थित कांग्रेस मुख्यालय में छत्तीसगढ़ के चुनावी नतीजों पर समीक्षा बैठक हुई।
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 8, 2023
इस बैठक में कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष श्री @kharge और श्री @RahulGandhi सहित कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ नेता मौजूद रहे। pic.twitter.com/nHIRmzKp2i
Post-Meeting Statement by Kumari Selja
Following the meeting, Kumari Selja addressed the media, expressing sadness but emphasizing resilience. Selja acknowledged various reasons for the setbacks, assuring that the party remains steadfast and focused on regaining people’s trust. She stated, “Lok Sabha elections are coming, and we have apprised the leadership that we will contest unitedly.”
Detailed Analysis and Future Strategy
Selja highlighted the need for a detailed analysis of the party’s weaknesses in specific areas, emphasizing the commitment of leaders and workers to reach every corner to win people’s trust. Despite setbacks in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, she conveyed confidence in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
आज छत्तीसगढ़ के चुनावी परिणाम से जुड़ी समीक्षा बैठक हुई, जहां सभी ने अपने विचार रखे।
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 8, 2023
हम छत्तीसगढ़ का चुनाव हार गए, लेकिन हमारा वोट प्रतिशत कम नहीं हुआ है। हमने जनता का विश्वास हासिल किया है।
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Telangana: A Silver Lining
While the recently concluded assembly elections saw Congress facing defeat in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, the party found consolation in Telangana, where it formed the government for the first time since the state’s inception in 2014.
The Congress now gears up for a renewed strategy and unity as it looks ahead to the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Days following the electoral setbacks in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge conducted a comprehensive review meeting on Friday to delve into the factors contributing to the party’s defeat in the two states. Madhya Pradesh Review Meeting at Party Headquarters Chaired by Kharge at the party headquarters, the review meeting for Madhya Pradesh…