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| ‘Eyewash, not fact-finding’: Congress leaders not much optimistic over high-command’s exercise | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 30: Days after the All India Congress Committee's (AICC) three-member fact-finding panel concluded its much-publicised visit to Jammu and Kashmir, scepticism is growing within the Congress over the effectiveness of the exercise, with several leaders describing it as a mere "eyewash" in the absence of any visible follow-up or disciplinary action.
The committee, constituted by the AICC to examine allegations of factionalism, anti-party activities and organisational indiscipline within the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), completed its three-day exercise before returning to New Delhi on June 23. However, many party leaders believe the visit has done little to restore confidence among workers, as no action has so far been initiated against those accused of undermining the organisation.
A section of Congress leaders has questioned the seriousness of the exercise, pointing out that the panel confined its interactions to Srinagar and did not visit the Jammu region, where much of the organisational discontent is believed to have originated.
"If the fact-finding panel was genuinely serious about addressing factionalism and fixing accountability, it should have visited Jammu as well. The entire exercise appears to have been an eyewash aimed at pacifying loyal party workers," a senior Congress leader told The Early Times on the condition of anonymity.
Some leaders went a step further, remarking that the visit appeared more like an opportunity for the panel members to enjoy the "pleasant weather" of Srinagar than a sincere effort to resolve the party's deepening internal crisis.
Despite the criticism, party sources insisted that the panel's visit marked only the first phase of the exercise. They said the committee is expected to submit its report to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge shortly, following which the party high command will decide on disciplinary and organisational measures against leaders allegedly involved in anti-party activities.
During its stay in Srinagar, the committee held extensive consultations with more than 70 party leaders, including former ministers, former legislators, JKPCC office-bearers and representatives of various frontal organisations. Sources said several leaders met the panel individually, while others shared their views during group interactions on the prevailing organisational situation within the party.
The fact-finding committee was constituted amid mounting complaints of factionalism, internal dissension and alleged anti-party activities within the Jammu and Kashmir Congress. The move reflected the party leadership's growing concern over widening organisational divisions in the Union Territory.
The committee is headed by Shaktisinh Gohil as Convener, with Dr Amar Singh and Rafeek Khan serving as members.
According to party insiders, the panel has been tasked with identifying the root causes of factionalism within the JKPCC, examining complaints against party leaders and recommending measures to restore organisational discipline, coordination and unity.
Sources said the committee's findings are expected to play a key role in shaping the Congress leadership's future organisational strategy in Jammu and Kashmir. The report is likely to recommend steps to address internal grievances, strengthen accountability and rebuild organisational cohesion ahead of future political challenges.
With the field exercise now complete, all eyes are on the Congress high command, which is expected to take a final call on the panel's recommendations after examining its report.
However, until concrete action follows, scepticism continues to prevail within the party. Many Congress leaders remain unconvinced that the exercise will produce any meaningful outcome, with several questioning whether the high-profile fact-finding mission was genuinely intended to resolve the organisational crisis or merely buy time amid deepening factional divisions. |
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