Jammu, Dec. 5 -- The Congress party's much-publicized Media Talent Hunt initiative has triggered discontent among long-time party workers, who feel overlooked despite years of loyalty and service. Many believe the leadership should have focused on grooming existing cadres instead of turning to outsiders for key media roles.
Rather than promoting committed party members to handle communication and media responsibilities, the Congress high command has opted to induct non-members into its pool of national spokespersons and media panellists. This decision, insiders say, has left several workers demoralized.
A senior Congress leader, requesting anonymity, told The Early Times that entrusting crucial responsibilities to individuals without an i...