Congress Faces Internal Discontent Over Lakhisarai Assembly Ticket Amid Calls for Transparency and Fairness

The Congress party in Lakhisarai is facing a lot of drama over who will contest in the upcoming assembly elections. Former IAS officer Gorakhnath has raised concerns about the choice of candidate, pointing out that the current district president, Amresh Kumar Aneesh, wants to run for the seat. This is controversial because Rahul Gandhi has stated that district presidents should not be candidates.

Gorakhnath’s letter highlights the need for a fair selection process for candidates. He believes that a transparent panel should be created to avoid any doubts about fairness. Meanwhile, AICC member Pankaj Kumar Singh, who is close to Rahul Gandhi, has also warned that if Aneesh gets the ticket, the party may face a significant loss, similar to the last elections.

Local sentiments about Pankaj Kumar Singh are mixed, with many people stating that he only appears during elections and is not well-known in the area. This has led to doubts among party workers and voters about his connection with the community. There are even comments on social media questioning the presence of a new candidate from Congress.

Amresh Kumar Aneesh had received around 64,000 votes in the last assembly elections, but despite losing, he is eager to try again. However, his candidacy is facing increasing pushback within the party, as only one name has been suggested for the Lakhisarai seat, raising concerns about internal democracy in Congress.

In Lakhisarai, Vijay Sinha has been a strong political figure since 2010, holding various important positions. His consistent presence and experience make him a tough competitor. The ongoing disputes in the Congress party over candidate selection could potentially make Sinha’s path to victory even easier.