Congress Passes Two Bold Resolutions at Historic Gujarat Session, Vows to Fight “Pseudo-Nationalism”
Congress Passes Two Bold Resolutions at Historic Gujarat Session, Vows to Fight “Pseudo-Nationalism”
By Kaizer Bureau
Ahmedabad – In a politically charged atmosphere along the banks of the Sabarmati River, the Congress party concluded its two-day All India Congress Committee (AICC) session in Gujarat — the first such gathering in the state in over six decades. Branded under the theme “Nyaypath: Sankalp, Samarpan aur Sangharsh” (Path of Justice: Resolve, Dedication, and Struggle), the session witnessed over 1,700 party delegates rallying for revival and reform.
Led by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, and attended by senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, the event was a calculated move to reassert the Congress presence in a state that has been a BJP fortress for nearly 30 years.
Key Resolutions Passed: National & Gujarat-Focused
The Congress adopted two key resolutions aimed at defining its national vision and regional strategy:
- Nyay Path (National Resolution):
This resolution launched a sharp critique of what Congress called the BJP’s “pseudo-nationalism,” accusing it of eroding India’s diversity, undermining democratic institutions, and concentrating wealth through economic monopolies. It reinforced the party’s commitment to:- Safeguarding federalism
- Resisting “One Nation, One Election” proposals
- Restoring full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir
- Promoting social justice through caste-based census and reformed reservation policies
- “Why Congress is Needed in Gujarat” (State Resolution):
This first-ever Gujarat-specific resolution focused on rebuilding the party’s organisational structure in the state. Dubbed “Nutan Gujarat, Nutan Congress” (New Gujarat, New Congress), it promises to revitalise district-level committees and position Congress as the progressive alternative to BJP’s rule.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh underlined that Gujarat’s once-thriving development trajectory under Congress had been stifled by years of what he called “misgovernance and cronyism” under the BJP.
Fiery Speeches and a Call to Action
In his presidential address, Kharge unleashed a direct attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warning that unchecked privatisation and the centralisation of power would “sell off the entire country.” Emphasising internal accountability, he told Congress workers to “either take responsibility or retire,” drawing parallels between today’s political fight and India’s freedom struggle.
Rahul Gandhi used the platform to demand a nationwide caste census, promising to “break the 50% reservation cap,” taking a cue from Telangana’s recent caste survey. “Social justice needs data. The BJP is hiding the truth about marginalised communities,” he said.
He also alleged that Modi had succumbed to pressure from former US President Donald Trump over tariffs and then deflected from the issue by orchestrating “drama in Parliament.”
Unity, Federalism & I.N.D.I.A. Bloc
The Congress reaffirmed its alliance within the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, calling for collective and constructive cooperation among opposition parties to defend the constitutional fabric. Leaders concluded the session with a pledge to restore democratic institutions, ensure fair elections, and mobilise support from the grassroots.
As the 2025 general elections draw closer, the resolutions and rhetoric from the Gujarat session indicate a sharpened Congress playbook — one that leans heavily on inclusive nationalism, social equity, and institutional integrity.
