Uttar Pradesh: Congress changes strategy to empower youth and marginalised voters
Mumbai Mumbai. In a significant move, the Congress party has made a sweeping change in its strategy, prioritising the empowerment of youth, backward classes, Dalits and minorities.This new approach aims to reinvigorate the party’s presence in Uttar Pradesh, leveraging the energy and potential of these key demographics.As part of this change, several district presidents and office bearers will be replaced, paving the way for new faces and approaches. The party has identified dynamic young leaders who have consistently shown commitment to public interest issues and will be entrusted with key responsibilities. This strategic move is aimed at promoting a new generation of leaders capable of aligning with the aspirations of the people.
Recently, the district president of Ambedkar Nagar was expelled for anti-party activities, and several other district presidents are under the scanner of the state leadership. These office bearers are accused of promoting internal factionalism instead of strengthening the organisation.“The party plans to replace these leaders with individuals committed to unifying and energising the organisation. Besides, efforts are being made to increase the participation of backward classes, Dalits and minorities from block to district levels,” a Congress leader told this reporter.
Congress state president Ajay Rai stressed that the party needed dedicated workers who can work tirelessly for the public interest. “We will focus on developing leadership skills among the youth and marginalised communities, so that they can become vocal advocates for their rights and concerns,” Rai said.
Encouraged by the Lok Sabha election results, the Congress state leadership is gearing up to launch a sustained campaign addressing public issues. The party’s strategy involves not only raising concerns in Parliament but also running street-level agitations to establish a strong opposition presence in the state. This revised strategy is also designed to address growing discontent among Dalits and backward classes who feel their interests are being neglected. Congress Minority Ideology Department chairman Shahnawaz Alam accused the BJP and NDA leaders of attempting to weaken the reservation system, leading to a growing sense of alienation among these communities. He termed the recent letter written by Apna Dal (S) president Anupriya Patel to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as a damage control exercise by the BJP leadership aimed at preventing further damage from their alleged anti-Dalit and anti-backward stance.
