By Admin 
The stir regarding the appointment of new district presidents under the organization creation campaign in Rajasthan Congress has intensified. In several rounds of meetings held in Delhi on Wednesday, discussions were held with senior leaders on the basis of the observers’ report. According to sources, new district presidents are to be appointed in 50 districts of the state, out of which the discussion on the names of 48 districts has been completed, while the decisions of Bandra and Jhalawar districts have been postponed due to the by-elections.
This organization creation campaign is being considered as the dream project of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Under this, the process of giving a new shape to the organization is going on at the district and block level. However, meanwhile, reports of factionalism in the party have emerged. Some leaders are accused of calling observers and recommending the names of their supporters.
It will be decided who will join the organization and who will not – Ashok Gehlot
Amidst these recommendations and pressures, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has broken his silence on this entire controversy and given a clear message to the leaders. He said that it is only the high command who decides who will become the district president and who will not. There is no need for any leader to do Panchayati. Gehlot further said that if anyone has to give any suggestion, he can present his views directly to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge or Rahul Gandhi, and not put pressure on the observers.
The decision of the high command will have to be respected – Gehlot
Gehlot also advised the leaders that transparency will be maintained in the selection process and whatever names will be selected, everyone should welcome them. He said that if we want to work with a true heart then we will have to respect the decision of the high command.
Many meanings are being made out of this statement of Gehlot in political circles. There was discussion within the party that some senior leaders are active in making people from their group the district president and are personally contacting the observers. There was resentment among other party leaders due to this.
Gehlot did not attend the meeting in Delhi
According to sources, Ashok Gehlot was called for an important meeting to be held in Delhi, but by not attending the meeting he indicated that he was keeping himself away from the selection process of district presidents. Gehlot clarified that he has no interference in this process and the final decision will be taken only by the high command.
In the meeting held in Delhi, Organization General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, Rajasthan Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasara, in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Leader of Opposition Tikaram Julie were present. One-to-one discussions were held with all these leaders on the possible names of district presidents.
Sources say that in some districts, existing district presidents may get a second chance, while in two to three districts, women leaders can also be made district presidents. At the same time, many MPs, MLAs, former MLAs and former ministers are also said to be included in the probable list.
The Congress high command has now entered the next phase of the organization creation campaign. It is expected that the names of the district presidents will be formally announced by the end of this month or in the first week of November.