Sangaria Congress Mandal President Resigns Over Ticket Distribution Row
Jitendra Lohra, the Congress Mandal President of Sangaria in Hanumangarh, has formally resigned from his post, citing deep dissatisfaction with the party’s internal candidate selection process. In a letter addressed to Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Chief Govind Singh Dotasra, Lohra has requested an immediate acceptance of his resignation, marking a significant internal rift ahead of local municipal polls.
Allegations of Policy Violations
The core of Lohra’s grievance stems from the ticket allocation for Ward Number 9. According to Lohra, the PCC had issued clear directives mandating that candidates must be residents of the specific wards they intend to represent. He alleges that this guideline was blatantly ignored during the selection process for Ward 9, undermining the party’s established protocols.
Lohra expressed his frustration regarding the devaluation of grassroots workers, noting that this is his second unsuccessful bid for a municipal ticket. He highlighted the following points in his resignation:
- Systemic Neglect: Despite the tireless efforts of local cadres during recent Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, party leadership has consistently overlooked the sentiments of dedicated workers.
- Shift Toward Individualism: Lohra accused the organization of veering away from collective decision-making, claiming that the party is increasingly prioritizing individual interests over the role and importance of its organizational members.
- Repeated Exclusion: Having sought a nomination in previous municipal elections as well, Lohra stated that the repeated denial of a ticket—compounded by the violation of residency rules—has made his position untenable.
Impact on Local Organizational Dynamics
The resignation highlights a growing concern within the local Congress unit regarding the disconnect between the district leadership and ground-level workers. By publicly challenging the party’s adherence to its own internal mandates, Lohra’s departure serves as a critique of the current candidate selection strategy, potentially signaling broader discontent among party ranks in the Hanumangarh region.
