Bhopal: After suffering a defeat, in the elections for the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha the Congress party has sprung into action. According to sources the party’s central leadership has urged Kamal Nath, who heads the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee to step down from his position. It is worth noting that Kamal Nath had been given autonomy in making decisions both before and during the elections. However following this setback at the polls an extensive analysis of the reasons behind their defeat is currently underway within the party.
It has been reported that as part of this evaluation process Kamal Nath has been requested to resign. In light of this he held a meeting on Tuesday evening with Mallikarjun Kharge (the party president) and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. The meeting took place at Kharge’s residence and was attended by K.C. Venugopal, who serves as AICC General Secretary (Organization).
Following their discussion it is understood that the central leadership has instructed Kamal Nath to appoint a state president for Madhya Pradesh. The results of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha elections were announced on December 3rd, 2023. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had already secured a victory by winning three fourths of the seats and obtaining a mandate. In contrast the Congress was limited to half of the seats compared to elections.
Kamal Nath, upon acknowledging the election outcome, expressed his acceptance of the decision made by the people of Madhya Pradesh. He emphasised that they have entrusted him and his party with the responsibility of being, in opposition and they are committed, to fulfilling their duties.
The pressing question for Madhya Pradesh now revolves around securing the future of the state’s youth and ensuring prosperity for farmers. Additionally, Kamal Nath extended his congratulations to the BJP, expressing hope that they would earnestly work to fulfil the trust placed in them by the public. The political landscape in Madhya Pradesh is undergoing a significant transformation, marking a critical juncture for the Congress party to introspect and strategize for the future.