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Rajasthan Congress Faces Turmoil Over Ticket Allocation, AICC Member Calls for Locking Party Offices
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 12:31 PM
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Discontent over ticket distribution in Rajasthan's Panchayati Raj elections has surfaced, with AICC member Sitaram Lamba questioning the influence of legislators and former aspirants and urging the party to lock the offices of its workers.
Tensions have erupted within the Rajasthan Congress as the party prepares for the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections. A growing number of members expressed dissatisfaction with the way tickets are being allocated, alleging that sitting legislators and former aspirants are exerting undue influence over the selection process.
AICC member Sitaram Lamba used his social media platform to highlight the issue, pointing out that the involvement of senior politicians is compromising the party's internal democratic mechanisms. He warned that the marginalisation of grassroots workers could weaken the organisation’s electoral prospects.
Lamba went further to suggest a drastic measure: he urged the party leadership to lock the offices of organization workers until a transparent and merit‑based ticket distribution system is established. The call reflects mounting pressure on the state leadership to address grievances before the election schedule tightens.
Party officials have not yet responded publicly to Lamba’s statements, but the episode underscores the internal challenges the Congress faces in Rajasthan as it seeks to present a united front for the local elections.
AICC member Sitaram Lamba used his social media platform to highlight the issue, pointing out that the involvement of senior politicians is compromising the party's internal democratic mechanisms. He warned that the marginalisation of grassroots workers could weaken the organisation’s electoral prospects.
Lamba went further to suggest a drastic measure: he urged the party leadership to lock the offices of organization workers until a transparent and merit‑based ticket distribution system is established. The call reflects mounting pressure on the state leadership to address grievances before the election schedule tightens.
Party officials have not yet responded publicly to Lamba’s statements, but the episode underscores the internal challenges the Congress faces in Rajasthan as it seeks to present a united front for the local elections.