Bhopal, Aug. 18 -- The Madhya Pradesh Congress has been thrown into disarray following the announcement of 71 new district presidents, a move that was intended to reinvigorate the party's grassroots under Rahul Gandhi's much-publicised Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan but has instead triggered anger, protests, and resignations across the state. What was billed as an exercise in democratisation and organisational renewal has exposed deep internal rifts, raising questions over both the process and the outcome.
The list, released on Saturday, has already sparked criticism within the party for favouring entrenched leaders over genuine grassroots workers. Out of the 71 appointments, six are sitting MLAs, eight are former legislators, and three are form...