Nisha Bangre, a former deputy collector in Madhya Pradesh, has voiced her disillusionment with the Congress party, expressing a desire to return to her former civil service position after feeling sidelined by the party’s leadership, reports The Indian Express.
Bangre, who relinquished a promising career in civil services to join the Congress, has been vocal about her discontent after being denied a ticket for both the state assembly and upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Speaking to The Indian Express, she described feeling betrayed by the party and lamented the perceived injustice she has faced. She now says she wants her job back.
In an interview with The Indian Express, Bangre criticized the political maneuvering within the Congress, accusing the party of playing politics with her career aspirations. She expressed her disappointment at not receiving the support she had anticipated from party leaders, particularly former state president Kamal Nath.
“I was brave enough to leave my job. They played politics with me. The Congress made me quit my job. The BJP government delayed my resignation. I am facing politics now. I am struggling. Whatever is my fate, I accept it now. This was a big betrayal. This was injustice,” she said.
Bangre’s journey from civil service to politics began when she quit her position as Deputy Collector in Chhatarpur district, purportedly after being denied leave to attend the International All Religion Peace Conference and World Peace Prize Award Ceremony in Betul.
Despite hopes of contesting the Assembly election from Amla seat in Betul district, she found herself sidelined by local party dynamics.
While recounting her experiences during the assembly elections campaign, Bangre highlighted the role of the Congress party in initially approaching her to join their ranks. However, she felt let down when she did not receive a ticket, attributing the decision to local political pressures within the party.
Following Kamal Nath’s resignation as state Congress president and subsequent organizational changes within the party, Bangre found herself without the responsibilities she had hoped for.
“After the result there was a big change. They dissolved all the committees. I had no responsibility. My family thought I should return to my job. If the party had given me a ticket, at least all this would have been worth it. They gave me the post of a spokesperson; I wanted serious organisational duties and not to appear on TV,” she said.
As the Congress party faces defections and internal challenges, Bangre revealed that she is considering joining the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
This potential move underscores the challenges facing the Congress as it grapples with internal dissent and shifting political dynamics.
Responding to Bangre’s grievances, a Congress spokesperson told IE that while the party had offered her responsibilities, joining the party does not guarantee a ticket. They emphasized the need for newcomers to work hard and build their political careers over time.