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Harish Rawat Rejects Uttarakhand Congress Rift Reports Ahead Of 2027 Polls
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News18•14-10-2026, 15:28
Harish Rawat Rejects Uttarakhand Congress Rift Reports Ahead Of 2027 Polls
- •Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has dismissed reports of factionalism within the state Congress, asserting the party will fight the 2027 Assembly elections collectively with a target of 50 seats.
- •Rawat blamed the BJP and other elements for trying to create a false impression of internal discord following his recent social media post and independent yatra.
- •Targeting the BJP government over corruption, unemployment, migration, and ecological concerns, Rawat called for a united opposition campaign to dislodge it from power.
- •Addressing speculation about his political future and chief ministerial candidacy, Rawat stated that the top leadership will decide while acknowledging the emergence of younger leaders.
- •Rawat criticized the Enforcement Directorate's involvement in Uttarakhand politics and questioned the independence of the Chief Election Commissioner regarding electoral roll revisions.
Key Questions Answered
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat stated that the Congress party has set an ambitious target of winning 50 seats in the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections.
Harish Rawat criticized the state government as a failure, pointing to widespread corruption, high unemployment, a lack of youth opportunities, ecological concerns, and migration from villages.
Harish Rawat denied that his yatra was a political show of strength or directed against anyone, explaining that it was merely to thank people who visited him and to visit temples and memorials.
