New Delhi: Hailing the party's performance in the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress Working Committee on Saturday said the result is not just a political defeat but a personal and moral defeat of the Prime Minister, who had sought the mandate in his name.
It said the people decisively rejected the type of governance seen in the last decade.
Two resolutions were adopted at the important meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), one of which unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi to accept the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The second resolution adopted at the meeting, during which the top leadership Assessing the Lok Sabha election result, the CWC said the verdict was clearly against democracy and the weakening of democratic institutions since 2014.
The top decision-making body of the Congress also said it has taken note of the party's dismal performance in some states and called for immediate steps to address the shortcomings.“This meeting of the CWC congratulates the people of our country for voting so strongly to preserve our democracy, protect the Constitution of the Republic and enhance social and economic justice. The genre has decisively rejected both." Regarding the resolutions adopted during the meeting, it said: "The people's verdict is not just a political loss, but a personal and moral defeat for the Prime Minister, who sought a mandate in his name and indulged in lies, hatred, prejudice, division and extreme bigotry. The people are clearly against the weakening of democracy and democratic institutions since 2014.,
CWC also thanked the people of the country for putting Congress firmly on the path of revival.
It said, “…the leaders and workers stood firm. People across the country have breathed new life into the Congress, for which they are truly grateful." The resolution also said the party fought a "brilliant" campaign, the core of which was a "vigorous defense of the Constitution of our Republic" and scheduled There were provisions for reservation for castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes.
“We provided a clear alternative political, economic and social vision.The campaign had a distinct pro-poor focus and highlighted the urgent need for a nationwide socio-economic caste census to deepen social justice and empowerment and address the demands of youth and farmers. Immediately,” it said.
Noting that the CWC would be a big mistake if it did not acknowledge the four stalwarts who led the party's campaign, it said, "Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's energy and determination was an inspiration to everyone in the party. He Was both courageous and fearless." Parliament and outside.”It said that despite such widespread respect, he led from the front and shaped the party's campaign in the most effective manner.
"Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi was always available for guidance, advice and support and her intervention at critical moments of the campaign made a big difference," the resolution said.
"Across the country, especially in Uttar Pradesh, AICC (All India Congress Committee) general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's campaign was brilliant. She consistently exposed the BJP and communicated her key Congress messages in a very effective manner." Powerfully,” it added.While appreciating the role of Rahul Gandhi, the CWC said the former party chief has to be ousted in a big way because of the Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra.
It added that these trips, which reflected his own thinking and personality, "were historic turning points in the politics of our country and instilled hope and confidence in our workers and voters".
"Rahul Gandhi's election campaign was single-minded, sharp and clear and, more than any other individual, it was he who made the protection of the Constitution of our Republic the central issue in the 2024 elections. The five-justice guarantee program which The resounding resolution said, "The outcome of Rahul ji's visits in the election campaign was very powerful." The CWC also recognized the "valiant fight" put up by the losing candidates and shared its disappointment and wished them all the best. .The resolution said, "The CWC thanks the Indian parties for fighting so well in various states. Indian parties, especially in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, performed very well. 18th Lok Sabha Indian parties Will be greatly affected." ,
"The CWC would fail in its duty if it did not take note of the dismal performance of the Congress in some states amid its overall revival and rejuvenation. Immediate steps can and will be taken to address the shortcomings in the states."The party had every reason to expect better results but those expectations were not fulfilled." Expressing happiness over the Congress's electoral turnaround and acknowledging the challenges that still remain, the CWC said, "There is no doubt that We have recovered and revived, but we still have a long way to go to capture the dominant position that the party once held in the country." political life. The people of India have said – Congress has been given another chance. Now we must take it forward and we will do so.''
It said the people decisively rejected the type of governance seen in the last decade.
Two resolutions were adopted at the important meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), one of which unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi to accept the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The second resolution adopted at the meeting, during which the top leadership Assessing the Lok Sabha election result, the CWC said the verdict was clearly against democracy and the weakening of democratic institutions since 2014.
The top decision-making body of the Congress also said it has taken note of the party's dismal performance in some states and called for immediate steps to address the shortcomings.“This meeting of the CWC congratulates the people of our country for voting so strongly to preserve our democracy, protect the Constitution of the Republic and enhance social and economic justice. The genre has decisively rejected both." Regarding the resolutions adopted during the meeting, it said: "The people's verdict is not just a political loss, but a personal and moral defeat for the Prime Minister, who sought a mandate in his name and indulged in lies, hatred, prejudice, division and extreme bigotry. The people are clearly against the weakening of democracy and democratic institutions since 2014.,
CWC also thanked the people of the country for putting Congress firmly on the path of revival.
It said, “…the leaders and workers stood firm. People across the country have breathed new life into the Congress, for which they are truly grateful." The resolution also said the party fought a "brilliant" campaign, the core of which was a "vigorous defense of the Constitution of our Republic" and scheduled There were provisions for reservation for castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes.
“We provided a clear alternative political, economic and social vision.The campaign had a distinct pro-poor focus and highlighted the urgent need for a nationwide socio-economic caste census to deepen social justice and empowerment and address the demands of youth and farmers. Immediately,” it said.
Noting that the CWC would be a big mistake if it did not acknowledge the four stalwarts who led the party's campaign, it said, "Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's energy and determination was an inspiration to everyone in the party. He Was both courageous and fearless." Parliament and outside.”It said that despite such widespread respect, he led from the front and shaped the party's campaign in the most effective manner.
"Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi was always available for guidance, advice and support and her intervention at critical moments of the campaign made a big difference," the resolution said.
"Across the country, especially in Uttar Pradesh, AICC (All India Congress Committee) general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's campaign was brilliant. She consistently exposed the BJP and communicated her key Congress messages in a very effective manner." Powerfully,” it added.While appreciating the role of Rahul Gandhi, the CWC said the former party chief has to be ousted in a big way because of the Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra.
It added that these trips, which reflected his own thinking and personality, "were historic turning points in the politics of our country and instilled hope and confidence in our workers and voters".
"Rahul Gandhi's election campaign was single-minded, sharp and clear and, more than any other individual, it was he who made the protection of the Constitution of our Republic the central issue in the 2024 elections. The five-justice guarantee program which The resounding resolution said, "The outcome of Rahul ji's visits in the election campaign was very powerful." The CWC also recognized the "valiant fight" put up by the losing candidates and shared its disappointment and wished them all the best. .The resolution said, "The CWC thanks the Indian parties for fighting so well in various states. Indian parties, especially in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, performed very well. 18th Lok Sabha Indian parties Will be greatly affected." ,
"The CWC would fail in its duty if it did not take note of the dismal performance of the Congress in some states amid its overall revival and rejuvenation. Immediate steps can and will be taken to address the shortcomings in the states."The party had every reason to expect better results but those expectations were not fulfilled." Expressing happiness over the Congress's electoral turnaround and acknowledging the challenges that still remain, the CWC said, "There is no doubt that We have recovered and revived, but we still have a long way to go to capture the dominant position that the party once held in the country." political life. The people of India have said – Congress has been given another chance. Now we must take it forward and we will do so.''
