Jammu, Oct. 29 -- The Congress high command's decision not to contest the Nagrota Assembly by-election has sparked widespread resentment among local leaders and party workers in Jammu, who allege that the move was taken without consultation and has demoralized the rank and file.
According to party insiders, the decision was made unilaterally by the Congress central leadership, bypassing the local functionaries.
The development has deepened the sense of alienation among the cadre in the Jammu region, who believe the party is "surrendering ground" to its rivals instead of rebuilding its lost base.
"The high command's decision has left workers disheartened. Even if the seat wasn't a sure win, contesting would have given us visibility and mo...