Raipur | Chhattisgarh Congress on the Boil — The Congress party’s much-hyped “Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan” (Organization Creation Campaign) has set political circles in Chhattisgarh buzzing. With key appointments for district and city Congress presidents around the corner, speculation and lobbying are in full swing. But amid whispers and “sources say” stories, a Facebook post by a strong contender for the Raipur City Congress chief’s post — Preeti Upadhyay Shukla — has triggered a storm.
Her post isn’t just about personal ambition. It reads like a manifesto for women’s representation — a call for “Nari Nyay” (justice for women) and a demand that “half the population must get half the power.” But it also carries a sharp undercurrent of frustration — aimed at the party’s entrenched power brokers and an appeal to Rahul Gandhi’s promise of change.
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A Plea Amid Rumours: “We Look to Rahul Gandhi with Hope”
Identifying herself as “a committed, grassroots woman worker of the organization,” Preeti took aim at the media chatter claiming that “so-and-so’s name has already been finalized” for the post. Her relief, however, came from one detail: the final decision, she noted, would be based on Venugopal’s report and approved by Rahul Gandhi himself.
“We women workers are looking toward Rahul Gandhi ji with hope,” she wrote — a line loaded with both trust and disillusionment.
For Rahul Gandhi, the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan is meant to rebuild the party from the ground up — empowering those who’ve worked tirelessly at the grassroots. But Preeti’s question cuts deep: Will this vision truly translate into action, or will it once again be business as usual?
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‘Nari Nyay’: Will Half the Population Get Half the Power?
At the heart of Preeti’s post is a powerful plea — “Will women, who make up half the population, truly get their share?” It’s a question echoing through the ranks of hundreds of Congress women workers in Chhattisgarh who’ve been the backbone of the party during campaigns and elections — but rarely find a place in leadership.
Her post makes it clear that the slogan “Half the Population, Half the Rights” cannot remain lip service. Without real representation for women, she warns, the Congress’s roots will continue to weaken.
While the party’s national campaign promises 50% representation for women, the ground reality, she implies, tells another story. “Transparency,” she argues, “is not optional — it’s the only way to make this promise meaningful.”
The subtext is clear: this isn’t just about one post in Raipur — it’s a test of whether the Congress will walk the talk on gender justice.
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The Old Guard Under Fire: “Will the Same Power Brokers Rig the Game Again?”
The sharpest part of Preeti’s post comes when she takes a veiled jab at the party’s old power centres — the so-called “mathadhish” (feudal lords). Without naming names, she fires a pointed question: “Or will the same old faces fix the game for their favourites once again?”
The criticism lands hard. It’s no secret that a handful of senior leaders have long held sway over organizational appointments, often sidelining younger and more deserving candidates. Preeti’s warning is blunt: If the same old politics continues, the results in future elections will be the same too — defeat after defeat.
Her message is more than personal frustration — it’s a wake-up call for the Congress. In a state where women form the backbone of its grassroots network, ignoring their leadership potential could prove disastrous.
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Rahul Gandhi’s Test: Will Transparency Triumph Over Tradition?
In her closing lines, Preeti Upadhyay Shukla expresses faith in Rahul Gandhi’s reformist vision — but laces it with pointed questions: “Will this process truly be transparent? Will committed and new leaders be given a chance?”
For Rahul, who has repeatedly championed women and youth leadership, this episode is an acid test. The Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan will either mark a genuine shift in internal democracy — or expose the limits of change within the Congress’s old guard.
For now, Preeti’s post has struck a chord across Chhattisgarh’s Congress circles — resonating as both a challenge and a cry for justice.
The question hangs in the air:
Will the Congress finally listen to its women, or will the old guard play their game once again?
Stay tuned — the next chapter in the Raipur Congress saga could decide not just one post, but the credibility of the party’s promise of Nari Nyay.
