A political stir has erupted in Madhya Pradesh Congress after the Ratlam district president resigned suddenly. Harsh Vijay Gehlot stepped down soon after the party announced new block Congress presidents.
The development followed late-night declarations of block-level appointments. Party leaders link Gehlot’s exit directly to these decisions. His resignation has triggered intense internal discussions within the Congress organisation.
Gehlot did not issue a public statement. Attempts to contact him failed as his phone remained switched off. In his resignation letter, he cited family responsibilities and increasing workload in the Sailana Assembly constituency. He said these commitments prevented him from giving full time to district leadership duties.
The timing has surprised party workers. Congress had reappointed Gehlot as district president for a second term only four months ago. His abrupt move has raised questions about internal dissent and coordination gaps within the party.
Sources said disagreements over block president selections had persisted for weeks. The announcements appear to have brought those tensions into the open.
The resignation has already impacted party activities. Congress has postponed its proposed protest against the renaming of MGNREGA. Organisational preparations now remain disrupted.
Local leaders continue to debate the fallout. Many argue that leadership ignored district-level consultation. The state Congress leadership has yet to respond officially. All eyes now remain on its next move.
