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Turmoil and Strategic Alliances: Congress Faces Challenges in Rajasthan

Kalyani Jha
13 Apr, 2024

Overview: The Congress party in Rajasthan is grappling with internal strife and strategic dilemmas as it navigates the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state.

Mass Resignations and Alliance Dynamics: Approximately 400 Congress members tendered their resignations, signaling turmoil within the party. The decision to forge an alliance with the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) for the Nagaur Lok Sabha seat further added to the party’s challenges, especially considering the suspension of three workers over alleged campaigning for the BJP candidate in Nagaur.

Alliance Controversy: The alliance with RLP in Nagaur, a seat where Congress historically performed well, sparked controversy and criticism from within the party. Tejpal Mirdha’s remarks highlighted the discontent among Congress workers, questioning the rationale behind aligning with RLP and its convener, Hanuman Beniwal.

Electoral Dynamics in Nagaur: Nagaur, a Jat-dominated constituency, witnesses a fierce electoral battle between former Congress MP Jyoti Mirdha, now representing BJP, and RLP convener Hanuman Beniwal, who has a history of rivalry with the Mirdha family. The strategic shifts and alliances add complexity to the electoral landscape.

Historical Context: The electoral history of Nagaur reflects the competitive nature of politics in the region, with Beniwal securing victory in the 2019 elections in alliance with BJP, defeating Jyoti Mirdha. Jyoti Mirdha’s recent move to BJP and subsequent electoral defeat have further intensified the rivalry.

Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections: With the general elections spanning seven phases and Rajasthan’s electoral process unfolding in two phases on April 19 and April 26, the political dynamics in Nagaur and across the state are poised for significant shifts and outcomes.

Conclusion: As Rajasthan gears up for its electoral battle, the Congress party’s internal challenges, strategic decisions, and alliance dynamics in key constituencies like Nagaur will shape the narrative and outcomes of the Lok Sabha elections in the state.