Congress Celebrates Significant Victory in By-Elections, Rebukes BJP's Divisive Politics

Congress leader KC Venugopal hailed the recent by-elections as a victory for democracy and a rejection of the BJP's divisive politics. The INDIA alliance secured 10 out of 13 contested seats, highlighting the public's disapproval of BJP's policies. Congress recommitted to its pro-people and democratic agenda.

Congress leader KC Venugopal on Saturday condemned the BJP, asserting that the by-election results are a ringing endorsement of democracy and a clear rejection of the BJP's divisive politics. Venugopal stated, 'Today's by-poll results stand as a resounding victory for democracy and a strong rebuke to the BJP's divisive politics. Out of the 13 seats contested across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu, the INDIA alliance has secured an impressive 10 seats, demonstrating the rejection of the BJP's anti-people, anti-youth policies, and divisive politics.'

Venugopal intensified his criticism of the BJP, remarking, 'Even amidst their attempts to undermine our democracy, the truth and the will of the people have prevailed. Today's results are a tight slap on the BJP's face, showcasing the public's strong disapproval of their pro-rich, dictatorial politics.' He continued, 'The defeat of those who abandoned our cause for the BJP in Himachal and Uttarakhand underscores the rejection of opportunism over principled governance. Not only that, they used all their dirty tricks departments, be it ED or CBI, to intimidate our leaders. The people, however, rejected this dangerous politics resoundingly.'

Highlighting the number of seats won by Congress in Himachal Pradesh, Venugopal said, 'In Himachal Pradesh, the Congress party has won two out of the three seats in Dehra and Nalagarh, reclaiming our position with a total of 40 seats. This triumph is a testament to the unwavering faith of the people of Himachal who have rejected the BJP's politics of horse trading and defections.' The Congress leader also mentioned the results in Uttarakhand, stating that the party emerged victorious in both Badrinath and Mangalur. 'This significant win sends a clear message that the misuse of religion for political gains, as seen in Ayodhya and now in Badrinath, will not be endorsed by the electorate,' Venugopal said.

Asserting that the by-elections results are not just a political victory but a triumph for democracy and constitutional values, he added, 'They reaffirm the people's commitment to governance that prioritizes welfare and inclusivity over divisive tactics and power grabs. As we move forward, the Congress Party reaffirms its commitment to a pro-people agenda and upholding democratic values.' He further expressed, 'We are grateful for the trust placed in us by the electorate and pledge to continue serving with renewed vigour for the remainder of our term and in all future elections.'

The Congress leader also expressed his gratitude towards other party stalwarts, saying, 'This would not have been possible without the guidance of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, LOP Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi ji, as well as the hard work of the respective Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) leaders and candidates who dedicatedly worked for this victory.' The counting of votes for the 13 legislative assembly seats spread across seven states began on Saturday morning.

Polling took place on July 10 for the assembly seats in Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. The Election Commission held the by-elections in one seat each of Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh, two seats of Uttarakhand, three seats of Himachal Pradesh, and four seats of Uttarakhand.

The constituencies included Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, Bagda, and Maniktala in West Bengal; Dehra, Hamirpur, and Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh; Badrinath and Manglaur in Uttarakhand; Jalandhar West in Punjab; Rupauli in Bihar; Vikravandi in Tamil Nadu; and Amarwara in Madhya Pradesh. (ANI)