Veteran Congress Leader & Former Haryana In-Charge Deepak Babaria Passes Away

The Indian National Congress suffered a major loss on Saturday with the demise of veteran leader and former All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, Deepak Babaria. The news of his passing triggered widespread mourning across the party's rank and file, drawing heartfelt tributes from senior national and regional leadership. Babaria, known for his organizational discipline and grass-roots political strategy, had stepped back from active responsibilities in October 2024 following persistent health issues and personal accountability, leaving behind a respected legacy of dedicated public and political service.Dedicated Organizational Strategist: Steering Key Electoral BattlegroundsDeepak Babaria held critical leadership responsibilities across major North Indian political corridors during pivotal electoral phases:Key Roles in Madhya Pradesh and Haryana: Babaria served prominently as the AICC in-charge for Madhya Pradesh and subsequently managed the party's organizational machinery in Haryana, playing an instrumental role in candidate strategy and intra-party coordination.Resignation in October 2024: Citing acute health complications alongside moral responsibility following key political developments, Babaria formally requested the Congress high command to relieve him of his duties in October 2024, stating that leadership required full physical presence and leaving the ultimate transition to the central leadership.Reputation for Organizational Discipline: Across state units, party colleagues remembered him as an approachable yet firm administrator who worked tirelessly to bridge state-level factions and energize local cadre workers.Tributes Pour In: Surjewala, Hooda, and Kamal Nath Mourn the LossSenior Congress leaders took to social media and public platforms to convey their profound condolences and reminisce about his dedication:Randeep Singh Surjewala's Condolence: AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala expressed deep grief, offering his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and stating that the party community stands firmly with them during this difficult period.Deepender Singh Hooda Remembers Close Association: Rohtak Member of Parliament Deepender Singh Hooda expressed deep sorrow, describing Babaria as an exceptionally hardworking and skilled political organizer, reflecting on their close collaboration during Babaria’s tenure as Haryana in-charge and praying for fortitude for his family.Kamal Nath Recalls Administrative Legacy: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and veteran leader Kamal Nath paid tribute to the former MP in-charge, underscoring that Babaria’s invaluable contributions to the Congress party, social causes, and organizational expansion will always be remembered.