Harish Rawat, the former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, has voiced serious concerns about the results of the recent Delhi Assembly elections, highlighting how they serve as a wake-up call for Uttarakhand Congress in the lead-up to the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections. In his remarks on Monday, Rawat expressed his disappointment with the election results and stressed that the Congress party needs to take some valuable lessons from the outcome, particularly regarding its strategic approach to alliances and campaigning.

Rawat Criticizes AAP's Role in Delhi Election Results

In a post on Facebook, Harish Rawat specifically targeted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and accused its leader Arvind Kejriwal of preventing the formation of a Congress-AAP alliance. Rawat argued that had the alliance been formed, it could have turned the tide of the Delhi Assembly elections. According to him, Kejriwal’s arrogance prevented the collaboration, leading to a fractured AAP vote bank, which ultimately affected their performance.

Rawat’s statement emphasized that if the alliance had been executed, Congress and AAP could have presented a stronger opposition to the ruling BJP, which had dominated the election through its power, resources, and strategic campaigning. He mentioned that the BJP leveraged both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah as powerful campaigners, using tactics that ranged from deceit to force, leaving Congress struggling.

A Call for Congress to Work on Increasing Vote Share

Reflecting on Congress’s performance in Delhi, Rawat admitted that the party had failed to increase its vote share to the desired extent. He pointed out that Congress could have easily achieved a 9-10 percent vote share in the Delhi elections if it had focused on more effective campaigning. He also suggested that the Delhi Congress should work on improving its standing in the municipal elections, ensuring that the alliance partners start taking them seriously. Rawat indicated that Congress must focus on boosting its vote share and connecting more deeply with voters in the coming elections.

Wake-Up Call for Uttarakhand Congress

Harish Rawat also emphasized the Delhi elections as an important wake-up call for Uttarakhand Congress ahead of the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections. He warned that the BJP, with its well-established network and influence, would use all of its resources to dominate the Uttarakhand elections. He mentioned the BJP’s mastery in presenting false narratives and breaking up political parties as a means of garnering votes, a tactic they successfully used in previous elections.

Rawat believes that the Uttarakhand Congress needs to strategize more effectively, putting forward an alternative development agenda that focuses on public welfare. He highlighted the importance of making this agenda a core topic of discussion across all villages, emphasizing the need for Congress to focus on grassroots politics. Rawat called for a more unified approach within the party to ensure that they are ready to face the BJP’s aggressive campaigning in the upcoming elections.

Congress Must Prepare for 2027

Looking ahead to the 2027 Assembly elections, Rawat stated that Congress must be proactive in countering BJP’s model. To do so, the party must present a clear, alternative vision to the voters of Uttarakhand, focusing on development and public welfare as their key messages. He also acknowledged the support Congress could receive from various forces that are eager to join hands with the party for the sacred task of public service. He encouraged Congress to welcome such support and build a strong coalition for the 2027 elections.

Rawat’s statement underscores the importance of unity within the party and a clear agenda to take on the ruling BJP. For Congress to win back power in Uttarakhand, Rawat believes that it needs to rise above internal differences and align with the aspirations of the people, offering them a vision of development and welfare.

As Uttarakhand Congress heads toward the 2027 elections, Harish Rawat’s warning and strategy will likely shape the party's approach to its political future. With BJP’s powerful campaign machinery, Congress will need to plan carefully, focus on unity, and articulate a robust alternative to ensure its return to power.

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