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| High command brokers ceasefire between warring factions of Cong, durability in doubt | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 1: The Congress high command has stepped in to broker a ceasefire between the two warring factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), bringing temporary respite to the party that has been grappling with prolonged internal dissension.
Highly placed party sources said All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal played a pivotal role in bringing the rival camps to the negotiating table during a meeting held in New Delhi. The meeting was also attended by AICC General Secretary in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain, AICC secretaries and senior Congress leaders from the Union Territory.
While the intervention has helped project an image of unity, party insiders remain unconvinced about the longevity of the truce. "The real question is not whether a ceasefire has been achieved, but how long it will hold," a senior Congress leader remarked, adding that deep-rooted differences within the organisation have not been fully resolved.
Congress workers, too, are reportedly sceptical about the latest peace initiative, with many describing it as a temporary arrangement orchestrated by the central leadership rather than a lasting reconciliation. Several party functionaries believe that unless the underlying issues of leadership, organisational functioning and political representation are addressed, the infighting could resurface at any time.
The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has witnessed recurring factionalism over the past several months, with rival camps often working at cross purposes. The internal rift has not only weakened the party's organisational structure but has also raised concerns over its preparedness ahead of future political challenges in the Union Territory.
The signs of the uneasy truce were evident even after the New Delhi meeting. Dissident leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand shared a group photograph of the participants on his social media account, stating that he had the privilege of meeting K.C. Venugopal along with Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain, AICC secretaries and other Congress leaders from Jammu and Kashmir.
"We had a meaningful discussion on strengthening the organization and addressing key issues concerning the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Grateful for his valuable guidance and continued support," Tara Chand wrote.
Interestingly, Tara Chand's post made no mention of JKPCC president Tariq Hamid Karra, a detail that has not gone unnoticed within party circles and has further fuelled speculation that differences among the rival factions continue despite the high command's intervention.
Political observers believe the coming weeks will determine whether the Congress leadership has succeeded in genuinely uniting its J&K unit or merely imposed a temporary ceasefire on competing factions. For now, the public display of unity has offered the party some breathing space, but whether it translates into lasting organisational cohesion remains an open question. |
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