The decade-long wait for an organizational structure in the Haryana Congress appears to be reaching its climax. On July 28, political circles in the state were abuzz with reports that the final list of District and Block Presidents has been sealed and submitted to the party High Command for approval, triggering a frantic last-minute rush of lobbying in the national capital.
🏛️ War Room Activity in Delhi Sources indicate that the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Haryana, Deepak Babaria, along with the screening committee, has finalized the names for the state’s 33 organizational districts (including urban/rural splits). The lists, which have been pending since 2014, are now awaiting the final nod from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
The ‘Faction’ Factor: The delay has largely been attributed to the internal power tussle between the Bhupinder Singh Hooda camp and the ‘SRK’ group (Kumari Selja, Randeep Surjewala, and Kiran Choudhry).
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Lobbying Peaks: Ticket aspirants and factional loyalists were seen camping at AICC headquarters in Delhi throughout the day, hoping to ensure their supporters grab key organizational posts ahead of the Assembly elections later this year.
⏳ Why This Matters Now? With the Haryana Assembly Elections slated for October 2025, the lack of ground-level office bearers (District and Block Presidents) has been a major tactical weakness for the party.
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Strategic Shift: The High Command is reportedly keen on a “balanced list” that accommodates all factions to present a united front against the ruling BJP.
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The Numbers: Appointments are expected for over 90 block presidents and roughly 33 district heads.
🗣️ Official Stance While no official list was released by the evening of July 28, senior leaders hinted that the announcement is “imminent” and could drop within 48 hours. “The homework is complete. We are just waiting for the green signal,” a senior party functionary stated on condition of anonymity.
