Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Harish Rawat took a 15-day break from politics, the political stir intensified with the announcement.

Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat has announced to stay away from active politics for 15 days. He has described this leave as ‘the first installment of earned leave’, after which the stir in the politics of the state has intensified. This announcement comes at a time when all the parties are strengthening their strategy for the 2027 assembly elections, and some differences have also emerged within the Congress.

Harish Rawat expressed his views through social media on Saturday. He told that he has undertaken a journey of struggle, service and dedication in his political career spanning 60 years. Recently, after observing a silent fast for an hour in protest against the rising prices of electricity and water, he introspected. After this introspection, he came to the conclusion that he should take a break from active politics for some time.

To stay away from political activities

The former Chief Minister made it clear that this 15-day leave will be completely to distance himself from political activities. During this period, they will neither be active in any political thinking nor participate in any organizational activity. However, he also clarified that he will continue to participate in religious programs, worship in temples, social and other auspicious events like Eid Milan. Also, during this time they will try to write down those important events of their life which have been left behind with time. This will be a time of personal reflection and introspection, where they can document their experiences.

The political meaning of this decision of Harish Rawat is being inferred in many ways. According to sources, for some time he was feeling uneasy regarding some issues within the Congress. Especially regarding the return to the party of those leaders who were earlier expelled from the Congress, deep differences of opinion had emerged between Harish Rawat and other senior leaders. It is being told that his dissatisfaction was also discussed in a high-level meeting held in Delhi recently, after which the news of his dissatisfaction was continuously going on.

Did not directly mention dissatisfaction with the party

Although Harish Rawat has not directly mentioned his dissatisfaction with the party anywhere in his public statement, his sudden step has definitely fueled speculation in political circles. Political analysts believe that whether this break is only a part of personal thinking or there is a bigger political message hidden behind it, only the time to come will clarify. Many experts are also seeing this as a strategy to put pressure on the party, so that their concerns are taken seriously.

This development has come at such a sensitive time when all the political parties have become active regarding the 2027 assembly elections in Uttarakhand. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seems to be in full election mode and is busy in its preparations. At the same time, the Indian National Congress is also trying to strengthen its strategy and improve its position in the state. In such a situation, a senior and experienced leader of the party, who has deep influence in the state politics, suddenly taking a break from active politics is being considered very important politically.

At present, this ‘earned leave’ of Harish Rawat remains the center of discussion in the politics of Uttarakhand. Everyone’s eyes are on what is the real reason behind his decision and what effect it will have on the Congress party and the politics of the state in the coming days.