Senior Congress leaders are set to arrive in Jaipur for a crucial visit aimed at galvanizing the party's preparations for a major upcoming rally in the national capital. This strategic move underscores the party's focus on Rajasthan ahead of key organizational decisions.
High-Level Visit to Review Rally Logistics
All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary K C Venugopal and senior party functionary Ajay Maken will be in Jaipur on December 10. Their primary mission is to oversee the arrangements for the Congress's significant 'Vote Chor-Gaddi Chhod' rally scheduled for December 14 in New Delhi. The visit will involve detailed meetings with state Congress members to ensure a massive and coordinated turnout from Rajasthan.
A central logistical task is organizing assembly-wise transportation for attendees. The party has ambitious plans to mobilize over 50,000 participants from Jaipur alone to travel to Delhi for the mega event, highlighting the scale of the operation being managed from the state capital.
Finalizing Key District Leadership Posts
Beyond the rally logistics, the leaders' agenda includes pivotal discussions concerning the party's organizational structure in Rajasthan. A critical matter on the table is the long-pending appointment of district Congress committee (DCC) presidents in five key districts.
According to internal party sources, the names for these important positions are likely to be announced after the Delhi rally concludes. The districts in focus are Jaipur City, Rajsamand, Pratapgarh, Baran, and Jhalawar.
The process for finalizing these appointments is structured. Rajasthan Congress in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa is expected to convene a meeting with state party leaders following the December 14 rally. This meeting will aim to settle on the names for Baran and Jhalawar districts. In the same session, candidates for Jaipur City, Rajsamand, and Pratapgarh will also be finalized.
Leading Contenders for DCC President Posts
The race for these influential posts features several prominent local leaders. The known contenders include:
- Jhalawar district: Virendra Singh and Suresh Gurjar.
- Baran district: Panachand Meghwal.
- Pratapgarh district: Digvijay Singh and Bhanu Pratap Singh.
- Rajsamand district: Aditya Pratap Singh and Govardhan Singh.
- Jaipur City: Pushpendra Bhardwaj and Sunil Sharma.
Once the state leadership reaches a consensus, the final decision will be taken by the AICC, the party's central command.
Strategic Implications for Congress in Rajasthan
This dual-focused visit by top national leaders highlights the Congress party's strategy to strengthen its grassroots organization while simultaneously building momentum for a national-level political offensive. The 'Vote Chor-Gaddi Chhod' rally in Delhi is a significant event for the opposition, and ensuring a massive presence from a crucial state like Rajasthan is politically vital.
Simultaneously, filling the vacant DCC president posts is essential for revitalizing the party's operational framework at the district level. These appointments will put in place leaders responsible for galvanizing the party cadre, managing local issues, and preparing the ground for future electoral battles. The outcome of the December 10 meetings and the subsequent decisions will be closely watched as indicators of the Congress's organizational health and strategic direction in Rajasthan.
