Another Setback for Congress in Pune: Sonali Marne Resigns from the Party

Pune: The wave of resignations from the Congress party in Pune shows no signs of slowing down. In a significant political development, Sonali Marne, who served as the President of the Pune City Women’s Congress for seven years, has formally resigned from the party. Marne, who currently held the post of Maharashtra Pradesh Secretary, submitted her resignation letter to State Congress President Harshavardhan Sapkal, according to reliable sources.

In her resignation letter addressed to Sapkal, Sonali Marne expressed deep disappointment over the current functioning and internal dynamics of the Congress party. She stated:

“I have been working as a dedicated party worker since 2011. However, the Congress today does not seem to be functioning the way an effective opposition party should. This has been a source of great concern and frustration for me.”

Marne highlighted that the party fails to recognize and support capable workers, and instead, organizational decisions are often driven by election statistics rather than the sentiments and efforts of grassroots workers.

She further alleged that the Congress national leadership continues to treat Maharashtra as a second-tier priority, despite its political significance. According to Marne, there is a complete lack of strategic planning or long-term vision for the upcoming five-year period, leaving the party directionless in the state.

Her resignation is being seen as a major blow to the Congress in Pune, especially as it comes from a senior female leader who has played a vital role in organizing and mobilizing women for the party over the past decade. Her decision may also influence other grassroots workers feeling sidelined or disillusioned.

Political observers suggest that this resignation is not just an individual decision but reflects a larger internal crisis within the Congress party’s Maharashtra unit, which has been struggling to retain its traditional base and rebuild confidence among its core supporters.

It remains to be seen whether Sonali Marne will join another political outfit or continue her political journey independently.