Former Punjab Congress President Raja Vading met Rahul Gandhi on October 2 and formally submitted his resignation. He said that he resigned voluntarily and now wants to take some rest.
New Delhi: Amarinder Singh Raja Warding met Rahul Gandhi on October 2 after resigning from the post of Punjab Congress President. In the meeting that lasted for about an hour, the political situation of Punjab and the challenges of the party were discussed. After the meeting, Vading said that he had formally submitted his resignation to Rahul Gandhi and no one had asked him to resign.
Situation in Punjab discussed in meeting with Rahul Gandhi
Former Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Vading met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Friday and submitted his formal resignation from the post of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President. There was a conversation between the two leaders for about an hour. The political situation of Punjab, functioning of the state government and issues related to the Congress organization were discussed in the meeting.
Talking to journalists after the meeting, Vading said that Rahul Gandhi took information about the situation and ground situation in Punjab. He informed Rahul Gandhi about his experience during his tenure of about four and a half years, the challenges facing the organization and the strengths of the party.
Vading also said that he thanked Rahul Gandhi for giving him the opportunity to lead the Punjab Congress in difficult circumstances. He said that he would be ready to render his services whenever the party needed him.
Vading said – no one asked him to resign
Regarding the resignation, Raja Vading clarified that he himself has tendered his resignation. He said that his resignation was not sought. After the meeting, he also said that after handling the responsibility of State Congress for four and a half years, he now needs some rest.
Vading had earlier changed his social media profile to call himself 'former Punjab Congress President'. After this the discussion about his leaving the post became public. Now after formal resignation has been submitted to Rahul Gandhi, the process of organizational change in Punjab Congress is in a position to move forward.
Praise for Rahul Gandhi's post on Gandhi Jayanti
After his resignation, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Vading also shared Rahul Gandhi's social media post related to Mahatma Gandhi. In this post, Rahul Gandhi had described truth, non-violence and fearlessness as the main legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.
Rahul Gandhi said in his message that Gandhiji taught people not to bow down to injustice and to stand firm with truth and non-violence. He paid tribute to the Father of the Nation on Gandhi Jayanti.
Recalling Mahatma Gandhi's dedication to truth, non-violence and justice, Vading said that his thoughts are still relevant to public life and society. He reiterated Gandhiji's commitment to the values of peace, harmony and truth.
Process of leadership change in Punjab Congress
After the resignation of Raja Vading, the discussion regarding the new state president has intensified in Punjab Congress. According to media reports, discussions regarding changes in the party organization were going on for some time. After Sachin Pilot was made in-charge of Punjab Congress, he talked to the state leaders and people associated with the organization.
There are reports of names of many leaders being discussed for the new state president. However, the final decision and official announcement has to be made by the party leadership. Meanwhile, Vading has said that he will work as per the decision of the leadership regarding his role in the party.
Raja Vading held the responsibility as Punjab Congress President for about four and a half years. After his resignation, an eye is being kept on who will take over the next leadership in the party organization.