Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday addressed the concluding session of a 10-day training camp for Congress district presidents from Rajasthan and Delhi in Pushkar, emphasizing that hard work and public engagement, rather than sycophancy, are key to the party's resurgence. Party sources confirmed that Gandhi called on leaders to reconnect with people at the grassroots level.
Focus on Grassroots Reconnection
During the session, Gandhi praised the coordination between Rajasthan Congress leaders and highlighted the working relationship between the Pradesh Congress Committee leadership and the Leader of Opposition as a positive example for the party. He described Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Dotasra and Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, Tikaram Jully, as a 'Jai-Veeru ki jodi,' referring to the iconic duo from the film Sholay.
The Congress had witnessed intense infighting in Rajasthan involving factions of Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot before its defeat in the 2023 Assembly elections. Gandhi urged party workers to remain connected to public issues and stand with the poor and marginalized whenever injustice occurs.
Interactive Sessions on Organizational Strengthening
Gandhi spent more than five hours at the camp, holding interactive sessions on organizational strengthening, teamwork, ideology, and public outreach. He urged district presidents not to confine themselves to organizational structures but to establish direct contact with citizens. Rebuilding public trust was essential for strengthening the Congress and expanding its support base, he said.
He emphasized that growth within the Congress should be based on commitment and service rather than personal loyalty to senior leaders. Gandhi also asked party leaders to focus on issue-based politics and actively engage with people to counter what he described as the Bharatiya Janata Party's narrative.
Presentation and Training Highlights
Dotasra gave a presentation on organizational works and efforts to strengthen the party at the grassroots level. He also spoke about the agitations and movements carried out by the party's state unit. Jully said that the 10-day camp, organized under the party's 'Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan,' would infuse new energy into the organization in Rajasthan. He noted that district presidents received training in Gandhian ideology, Congress policies, and organizational functioning from senior party leaders.
Jully further stated that the party would continue to raise issues affecting farmers, workers, and weaker sections. The training camp was attended by district presidents and senior Congress leaders from Rajasthan and Delhi, including Dotasra.
