Rawat was instrumental in the removal of Amarinder Singh as Chief Minister of Punjab, who was replaced by Charanjit Singh Channi.
Rawat was the AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab at the time, a post he later relinquished, citing his preoccupation with the upcoming Uttarakhand assembly elections. Singh had been vocal about the role played by Rawat in removing him from the chief minister’s post.
Tagging Rawat, Singh said on Twitter: “You reap what you sow! Best wishes (if any) for your future endeavours (if any) Harish Rawat ji.”
You reap what you sow! Best wishes (if any) for your future endeavours @harishrawatcmuk ji. https://t.co/6QfFkVt8ZO
— Captain Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) 1640181007000
However, there was a steady silence at the Congress headquarters, where sources said efforts were on to woo him. Uttarakhand AICC in-charge Devendra Yadav was not available for comment despite repeated attempts to reach out.
Sources said Rawat has issues with Yadav.
Rawat on Wednesday created a stir in political circles alleging non-cooperation from his outfit and said he sometimes feels it is time for him to take rest.
“Isn’t it strange that the organizational structure in most places, instead of extending a helping hand, is standing with its head turned or playing a negative role at a time when I have to swim in a sea of elections,” he said. . A tweet in Hindi.
He said, “The forces that are there have left the crocodiles there. The nominees of the people on whose orders I have to swim are tying my hands and feet.
The former Uttarakhand chief minister said, “I am attacking thoughts. Sometimes a voice tells me that Harish Rawat, you have swam for a long time. It is time to rest,” I am in a dilemma. May the new year show me the way.”
Rawat, however, did not reveal the names of those in his party who are turning their backs on him.
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