Resignation accepted by state Congress chief Vinay Kumar; Bharti alleges grassroots workers have been ignored despite their role in bringing the party to power
Shimla, June 5: A day after senior Congress leader Neeraj Bharti stepped down as vice-president of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC), the party officially accepted his resignation, signaling growing unease within sections of the ruling party’s organisation.
In a brief press release issued on Friday, HPCC General Secretary (Organisation) Vinod Jinta said that the resignation submitted by Bharti had been accepted by state Congress president Vinay Kumar.
Bharti had tendered his resignation on June 4, citing dissatisfaction with the functioning of the state government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and alleging neglect of grassroots party workers.
In his resignation letter, Bharti said the decision was not an easy one, recalling his long association with the Congress and his role in strengthening the organisation. He stated that thousands of party workers had worked tirelessly to bring the Congress back to power, but many dedicated workers now felt ignored and sidelined.
“The distance between the government and grassroots workers has continued to widen, leading to frustration and disappointment among committed Congress workers,” Bharti wrote, adding that he found it difficult to reconcile himself with the prevailing situation.
The former HPCC vice-president also claimed that workers who stood by the party during difficult times and played a crucial role in its electoral victory were not receiving the recognition and attention they deserved.
While thanking the party leadership for entrusting him with organisational responsibilities, Bharti expressed hope that the concerns of committed workers would be heard more seriously in the future.
The swift acceptance of his resignation has sparked political discussion within the state’s Congress circles, with observers viewing the development as a sign of simmering discontent among a section of party functionaries.
