Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 6: Amid growing resentment and discontent within the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress following the recent appointment of district presidents, the party high command has stepped in to contain the fallout and restore internal cohesion.
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has tasked its General Secretary in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Naseer Hussain, with engaging disgruntled leaders and workers to address their concerns. Dr. Hussain, a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, is expected to hold one-on-one meetings with party leaders who have expressed dissatisfaction over the appointments.
According to party sources, the move comes in response to simmering anger among sections of the cadre who feel sidelined in the organisational reshuffle. The Congress high command recently announced the appointment of 21 district presidents in Jammu and Kashmir following a selection exercise conducted by AICC-appoi Amid growing resentment and discontent within the J&K unit of the Congress the party high command has stepped in.
The AICC has tasked its General Secretary in charge of J&K Dr. Naseer Hussain to engage with disgruntled leaders and workers.
The move comes in response to simmering anger among sections of the cadre who feel sidelined in the organisational reshuffle.
The Congress high command recently announced the appointment of 21 district presidents in J&K. However, the decision has reportedly triggered unrest.
However, the decision has reportedly triggered unrest, with several leaders questioning the transparency and criteria adopted in the process. “There is resentment among some workers because a few leaders who had not even applied for the post of district president have been appointed,” sources said, adding that this has led to a sense of demoralisation at the grassroots level.
Senior party functionaries believe the outreach by Dr. Naseer Hussain is aimed at defusing tensions, reassuring party workers, and preventing factionalism ahead of upcoming political challenges in the Union Territory. The leadership is keen to ensure organisational unity and strengthen the party structure by addressing grievances through dialogue.
Party insiders said the high command is closely monitoring the situation and may consider corrective measures if required, as maintaining discipline and cohesion within the organisation remains a priority. | 