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| Controversial Appointment | | | The appointment of Ashok Sharma as the president of the Rajouri District Congress Committee (DCC) has reportedly triggered internal discord within the faction-ridden Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the media reports several Congress leaders are unhappy about the JKPCC chief taking unilateral decision to appoint Sharma and replacing the former minister Shabir Khan unceremoniously.
This is not for the first time that the Congress Party is witnessing a discord within its ranks, it has remained in news for infighting and groupism for a longtime. Party leaders have been washing their linen in open which has led to the grand old party facing a serious setback in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in Jammu region, which was considered its bastion. The tendency of airing grievances publicly has only worsened the situation. Leaders belonging to different camps have often been at loggerheads, weakening the party’s credibility and morale. The Congress Party looks in complete disarray and it appears that none of the leaders can be held accountable.
Repeated bouts of internal wrangling have eroded public trust, alienated loyal cadres, and allowed rival parties to make steady inroads. At a time when the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing rapid change, the Congress appears unable to present a united front or articulate a clear vision for the people.
The appointment controversy in Rajouri must therefore be viewed in a larger context. The Congress, both at the national and regional levels, is at a crossroads. The challenge before its leadership is not merely to manage dissent but to rebuild organisational coherence and restore faith among its workers. Arbitrary decisions and personality-driven politics can no longer substitute for democratic consultation and collective decision-making.
If the Congress hopes to reclaim its relevance in Jammu and Kashmir, it must introspect honestly and act decisively. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are looking for credible political alternatives rooted in sincerity and purpose. The Congress, with its long legacy, has the potential to offer that—but only if it puts its own house in order first.
The controversy over Ashok Sharma’s appointment should therefore serve as a wake-up call for the party’s leadership. Unity, transparency, and respect for internal democracy are not mere slogans—they are the prerequisites for survival in an increasingly competitive political arena. |
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