New Delhi [India], Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader Jahanzaib Sirwal on Thursday resigned from the party, accusing it of failing to address the aspirations and will of the people of the Union Territory. In his letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sirwal alleged that the party unit in Jammu and Kashmir has become directionless, visionless and devoid of meaningful policies. He also alleged that the voices of grassroots workers and leaders have been systematically sidelined by the incompetent leadership that is currently controlling affairs in the region. "Recent events have forced me to re-evaluate my loyalty to the party. Despite my unwavering commitment, I am deeply saddened by the gross failures of the Congress Party in fulfilling the aspirations and will of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. cannot be ignored. The Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir has become directionless and devoid of any meaningful policies. The voices of grassroots level workers and leaders have been systematically sidelined by the inept leadership that currently dominates the region. controls its affairs," he said, adding that the decision to hand over the leadership to incompetent hands has not only led to the decline of the party but also disenfranchised those who once used the Congress as their voice. "After much contemplation and introspection, I have decided to part ways with the Congress Party. My decision stems from a desire to truly represent the people and uphold their interests with honesty and integrity. Rather, it is to perpetuate false hopes and promises,” he said.