 Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) has found itself under increased scrutiny as the Fact-Finding Committee constituted to analyze the reasons behind the party’s historic defeat in the recently held Assembly elections has failed to submit its report within the stipulated timeline.
Formed on October 18 by JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra, the committee was tasked with preparing a comprehensive report within 30 days, but over six weeks later, the panel has yet to finalize its findings.
The formation of the committee was seen as a significant step by the JKPCC leadership to introspect and address the factors that led to the party’s worst-ever performance in the region.
However, the missed deadline has raised concerns about the seriousness and efficiency of the exercise, with many grassroots workers and political observers questioning the party’s ability to confront its internal challenges.
During its interactions with party workers at the grassroots level, the Fact-Finding Committee reportedly encountered a consistent narrative: the senior leadership is primarily to blame for the electoral debacle. Many workers accused the leadership of being disconnected from the ground realities, sidelining grassroots voices, and failing to craft a strategy that resonated with voters.
“Senior leaders were too preoccupied with their internal rivalries and personal agendas to focus on the campaign,” said a party worker who attended one of the committee's meetings.
“The concerns of the people and the grassroots workers were ignored, and the result was the worst defeat in the party's history”, he said.
The workers also criticized the lack of a coherent narrative or strong leadership pre The committee was tasked with preparing a comprehensive report within 30 days, but over six weeks later, the panel is yet to finalize its findings.
The formation of the committee was seen as a significant step to introspect and address the factors that led to the party’s worst-ever poll debacle.
Many grassroots workers and political observers are questioning the party’s ability to confront its internal challenges.
The committee reportedly encountered a consistent narrative that the senior leadership is primarily responsible for the debacle.
“The feedback the Committee members received is overwhelming, but synthesizing it into actionable recommendations has proven to be a challenge,” admitted a Congress worker on the condition of anonymity.
The delay in submitting the report has further deepened frustration among party workers, who see it as yet another example of the organizational inefficiencies that have plagued Congress in recent years.
The missed deadline has also placed JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra in a difficult position. While Karra had hoped the report would serve as a roadmap for revitalizing the party in the region, its delay has only added to the perception of disarray within the Congress.
Political analysts believe that the inability to deliver the report on time reflects the party’s deeper structural problems. “The Congress’s struggle to even complete an internal inquiry is indicative of its broader organizational malaise. Without swift and decisive action, the party risks further erosion of its credibility,” said a Jammu-based political expert.
Despite the setback, the JKPCC has reiterated its commitment to introspection and reform. Party insiders suggest that the Fact-Finding Committee is expected to present its report in the coming weeks, though no new deadline has been officially announced. | 