Senior Congress leader and former Haryana party in-charge Deepak Babaria passed away on Saturday, October 10. News of his demise has brought grief across party circles, with leaders and party workers mourning the loss of a seasoned organizational figure who handled crucial responsibilities across multiple states.
Extensive Role Across State Units
Deepak Babaria was counted among the trusted leaders entrusted by the Congress leadership with managing organizational machinery in various states. Prior to his work in Haryana, he had served as the in-charge of Madhya Pradesh Congress. Throughout his tenure in these states, Babaria focused on establishing smooth coordination among local leaders, managing party operations, and driving organizational initiatives.
Appointment to Haryana and Delhi in June 2023
In June 2023, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed Deepak Babaria as the in-charge for both Haryana and Delhi. This role required him to align party workers with the leadership and streamline organizational activities across both territories. Within the party structure, state in-charges serve as an essential link between the central high command and regional state leadership.
Offer to Step Down After Assembly Polls
During his tenure as Haryana in-charge, Babaria remained deeply involved in organizational decisions and election preparations for the state assembly polls. Following the announcement of the Haryana assembly election results in October 2024, in which the Congress party did not secure a victory, he offered his resignation. Babaria cited his deteriorating health along with taking moral responsibility for the electoral outcome, leaving the final decision on his replacement to the central leadership.
Long Standing Organizational Career
Known primarily for his work within the organizational framework, Deepak Babaria held extensive experience in managing party affairs across varied political landscapes. His tenures in major political states like Haryana and Madhya Pradesh kept him at the forefront of state-level party strategy and management.
