MP Congress Plans ‘Ghar Wapsi’ to Welcome Back Former Members
MP Congress president Jitu Patwari announces a 'Ghar Wapsi' plan as over 600 former members, including ex-MLAs and ministers, seek to rejoin.
In a strategic move to bolster its ranks in Madhya Pradesh, the state Congress party is preparing to launch a MP Congress Ghar Wapsi programme. This initiative aims to facilitate the return of former party members who had drifted away, signaling a push for reunification and strength ahead of future political battles.
Over 600 Applications for Re-entry
Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari revealed that the party has already been flooded with requests from those wishing to return to the fold. According to Patwari, the state Congress has received more than 600 applications from individuals seeking to rejoin the party.
The scale of these requests is significant, as the applications include a wide array of political heavyweights. Patwari noted that among the applicants are:
- Over 200 district presidents and former district presidents.
- Current and former MLAs.
- Former ministers.
- Other prominent political leaders from various districts across the state.
The Roadmap for ‘Ghar Wapsi’
While the central state leadership is open to these returns, the process will not be automatic. Patwari explained that the party is designing a structured programme to manage these inductions. The final decision on whether a former member can return will be subject to the approval and consent of the respective district Congress committees.
The party believes that if the district units agree to the returns, it could significantly enhance and improve the political atmosphere within those specific regions.
Expanding the Base: Bhim Army Joins Congress
The announcement regarding the 'Ghar Wapsi' programme came while Patwari was welcoming members of the Bhim Army into the Congress party. This induction was facilitated following requests from Congress leaders Mukesh Nayak and Arif Masood.
Patwari stated that the party's ideology is acting as a magnet, attracting not only former members but also people from different political backgrounds and the general public. He mentioned that during his travels across the state, hundreds of individuals have expressed a desire to join the Congress.
Sharp Attack on State Government
Beyond the party's internal restructuring, Jitu Patwari used the platform to launch a scathing attack on the current administration in Madhya Pradesh. He alleged that corruption has become systemic in the state, claiming it has reached levels that could "break a world record," even surpassing those of the Guinness World Records.
Patwari did not mince words in his criticism of the state leadership, explicitly accusing Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of acting as a "protector" of those responsible for the widespread corruption he described as a "cancer" spreading through the state.