{"id":2096,"date":"2024-04-14T12:50:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T07:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/?p=2096"},"modified":"2026-02-26T00:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:12:35","slug":"gourav-vallabhs-resignation-from-congress-by-rnn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readnownews.in\/en\/gourav-vallabhs-resignation-from-congress-by-rnn\/","title":{"rendered":"Gourav Vallabh\u2019s Resignation from Congress: A Shift in Political Allegiances by RNN"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Delhi, April 4, 2024<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 In a surprising turn of events, Congress spokesperson\u00a0Gourav Vallabh<\/strong>\u00a0tendered his resignation from all party posts and primary membership. His decision to part ways with the grand old party comes ahead of the crucial\u00a02024 Lok Sabha elections<\/strong>\u00a0and adds another layer of complexity to the ever-evolving Indian political landscape.<\/p>\n

The Resignation Letter<\/h2>\n

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Vallabh, a professor of finance at\u00a0Xavier School of Management (XLRI)<\/strong>\u00a0in Jamshedpur, took to social media to share his resignation letter addressed to Congress president\u00a0Mallikarjun Kharge<\/strong>. In this candid missive, Vallabh expressed his discomfort with the party\u2019s direction and stance on critical issues. He cited specific concerns related to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Caste Census<\/strong>: Vallabh questioned the party\u2019s approach toward the caste census, a topic that has been a subject of intense debate in recent times.<\/li>\n
  2. Ram Temple<\/strong>: The contentious issue of the\u00a0Ram Temple<\/strong>\u00a0continues to shape political narratives. Vallabh\u2019s dissatisfaction with the party\u2019s position on this matter played a pivotal role in his decision.<\/li>\n
  3. Sanatan Dharma<\/strong>: Vallabh\u2019s reference to\u00a0Sanatan Dharma<\/strong>\u00a0highlights his discomfort with slogans and narratives that clash with his personal beliefs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Who Is Gourav Vallabh?<\/h2>\n

    Vallabh, a 47-year-old academic, boasts an impressive educational background. His credentials include a\u00a0doctorate in credit risk assessment<\/strong>, certification as a\u00a0financial risk manager<\/strong>, and qualifications as a\u00a0chartered accountant (ICAI)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0company secretary<\/strong>. Additionally, he holds LLB and MCom degrees from XLRI.<\/p>\n

    His rise to prominence, however, occurred during a televised debate in 2019. Facing off against BJP media panelist\u00a0Sambit Patra<\/strong>, Vallabh posed a seemingly innocuous question: \u201cDo you know how many zeroes are there in a trillion?\u201d Patra, caught off guard, stumbled in his response. Vallabh then proceeded to educate him about the number of zeros in a trillion, billion, and million. The video clip of this exchange went viral, catapulting Vallabh into the spotlight.<\/p>\n

    Academic Excellence<\/h3>\n

    Vallabh, born in 1977, boasts an impressive educational pedigree. His qualifications include:<\/p>\n