Uttarakhand Congress Faces Internal Strife Amid Fake Aide Scandal
Whodunnit? A ‘fake’ Rahul aide leaves divided Uttarakhand Congress squabbling
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The Uttarakhand Congress is embroiled in controversy following allegations that Gaurav Kumar, posing as Rahul Gandhi's aide, defrauded party leaders. This incident has intensified factional disputes within the party, particularly between state president Ganesh Godiyal and veteran leader Harish Rawat, as they prepare for upcoming elections.
- 01Gaurav Kumar allegedly posed as Rahul Gandhi's aide to defraud Congress leaders in Uttarakhand.
- 02Bhavna Pandey filed an FIR against Kumar, claiming he sought ₹2-3 crore to facilitate Godiyal's removal.
- 03Internal conflicts between Ganesh Godiyal and Harish Rawat have resurfaced amid the scandal.
- 04The Congress party has struggled in recent elections, losing power in Uttarakhand since 2017.
- 05Upcoming state elections pose a significant challenge for the party, requiring unity among leaders.
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The Uttarakhand Congress is facing turmoil after Gaurav Kumar, a fraudster posing as Rahul Gandhi's private secretary, allegedly swindled party leaders, including Bhavna Pandey, who reported him to the police. Pandey claimed Kumar sought ₹2-3 crore to facilitate the removal of state president Ganesh Godiyal, with whom tensions have escalated. Godiyal expressed concern over a conspiracy against him, while Harish Rawat, a veteran leader, has been sidelined in recent party dynamics. This incident has reignited factional rivalries within the Congress, particularly between Godiyal and Rawat, as the party struggles to unify ahead of the 2024 state elections. The Congress has been out of power in Uttarakhand since 2017, winning only 19 out of 70 Assembly seats in the last election. With internal disputes and a lack of cohesion, party leaders are urged to come together to address the challenges posed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and regain public trust.
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The internal strife within the Congress could hinder its ability to effectively campaign and address local issues, impacting its chances in the upcoming elections.
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