Gujarat Congress Leadership Shake-Up: A Resignation in the Wake of Bypoll Setbacks

Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil resigned after his party's poor performance in bypolls for the Kadi and Visavadar assemblies, where AAP's Gopal Italia and BJP's Rajendra Chavda claimed victories. Gohil, who took office in June 2023, cited moral responsibility for the defeats.

In a significant move reflecting political accountability, Shaktisinh Gohil, the president of Gujarat Congress, announced his resignation following the party's lackluster performance in recent bypolls.

The electoral defeat saw Aap’s Gopal Italia clinch the Visavadar seat and the BJP's Rajendra Chavda win in Kadi, overshadowing Congress candidates in both constituencies.

Appointed in June 2023, Gohil emphasized his dedication to responsibility, submitting his resignation to national president Mallikarjun Kharge after these setbacks.