Indian Overseas Congress National Secretary Virendra Vashist resigned from his position on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 after serving for 5 years. His resignation aligns with the Udaipur Declaration, which was adopted by the Congress Working Committee.

In his resignation letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Vashist expressed gratitude for the opportunities he received and reaffirmed his commitment to the party's ideals. He stated, "I am writing to formally resign from my position as Secretary of the IOC Department, AICC, in accordance with the Udaipur Declaration as I have completed five years in this role. It has been an honor to serve in this capacity. and I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences I have gained during my tenure.”

The Udaipur Declaration, established during a three-day Chintan Shivir, includes several key reforms. It mandates that no person can hold a party position for more than five years, supports 50% representation for those under 50, and enforces the '1 person, 1 post' and '1 family, 1 ticket' rules to encourage new leadership within the party.