The Congress is facing internal criticism after suspending more than 200 Youth Congress office-bearers for missing the November 1 ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. The action has triggered controversy, with several workers citing personal and family emergencies.
Among those suspended is Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress general secretary Rohit Rajoria, who said he missed the rally because of his uncle’s 13th-day death ceremony. He claimed that he had informed the organisation in advance but was suspended without receiving a show-cause notice.
Rajoria also questioned the party’s treatment of long-serving workers. He expressed dissatisfaction over the prominence given to AISA president Neha Bora, arguing that experienced party members should also receive organisational responsibilities.
According to reports, 215 office-bearers across several state units faced disciplinary action. Madhya Pradesh accounted for 60 suspensions, including nine district presidents.
Other workers reportedly cited weddings, illness and family commitments for their absence. However, the Youth Congress leadership maintained that action was taken against those who failed to attend without prior information.
The BJP has seized the opportunity to target Rahul Gandhi, questioning his leadership and describing the suspensions as evidence of growing dissatisfaction within the Congress.
The controversy has shifted attention from the Opposition’s rally against alleged electoral irregularities to questions about internal discipline and the treatment of party workers.