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Harish Rawat says he will quit Congress posts amid cash row, later clarifies
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 02:03 PM
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Congress senior leader Harish Rawat announced his intention to resign from party positions following a cash controversy, and later issued a clarification on his remarks.
Harish Rawat, a senior Congress figure and former chief minister of Uttarakhand, said he intended to step down from all party posts after a cash row gained media attention.\n\nThe cash controversy involves allegations of undisclosed funds linked to party officials, prompting calls for greater transparency within the Congress. Rawat’s statement added pressure on the party leadership to address the issue promptly.\n\nLater, Rawat clarified that his comments were not a formal resignation but a temporary withdrawal to allow the party to focus on the investigation. He affirmed his continued support for Congress’s agenda and said he would resume duties once the matter is resolved.