The Congress has pushed back strongly against criticism over its organisational strength, projecting confidence in its ongoing revamp exercise and dismissing veteran leader Digvijaya Singh’s recent remarks as untimely. Party insiders said the restructuring plan is progressing smoothly and is expected to be completed by April 2026, with the leadership fully aligned on the roadmap to challenge the BJP.

The organisational revamp, approved by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, involves restructuring district-level units across the country. As 2025 draws to a close, new district unit heads have already been appointed in around 500 districts, with the remaining appointments scheduled for completion by April next year. Gujarat was the first state to implement the new process, followed by several others.

Digvijaya Singh recently sparked controversy by praising the organisational strength of the BJP and RSS while stressing the need for Congress to strengthen its grassroots machinery. Although Singh later clarified that he opposed the BJP’s ideology, his remarks surprised many within the party and triggered internal debate over their timing and intent.

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Responding sharply, AICC secretary in charge of Maharashtra, B.M. Sandeep, said the Congress had nothing to learn from the BJP. He argued that the BJP’s politics were divisive, while Congress remained rooted in inclusiveness, internal democracy, and pro-poor policies. Sandeep emphasized that the Congress’s nationwide village-level presence had enabled it to win key elections, including 99 Lok Sabha seats in 2024 and victories in states like Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh.

Congress leaders also highlighted the transparency and depth of the revamp process. Senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have personally interacted with newly appointed District Congress Committee (DCC) heads and attended their training programmes. According to party officials, feedback from grassroots workers has played a central role in appointments, reinforcing decentralisation and accountability.

Party insiders said the organisational overhaul is being closely monitored at the highest level and is already reshaping Congress’s political strategy. Alongside restructuring, the party is preparing nationwide agitations on issues such as alleged vote theft, protection of the Constitution, MGNREGA reforms, and environmental concerns. Leaders reiterated that the impact of the revamp would become evident in upcoming elections, insisting the Congress remains firmly focused on rebuilding from the ground up.

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