The Congress Working Committee (CWC) convened a pivotal meeting today in Hyderabad to formulate its strategy for the upcoming assembly elections in five states. The primary focus of this crucial meeting is to bolster the party's campaign in Telangana, which is one of the states heading to the polls.
Leading the discussions at the CWC meeting is Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, with the presence of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Mr. Kharge emphasized that the Congress has been a champion of democracy, social justice, progress, and equality in India. He highlighted that the CWC's objective is to develop a comprehensive roadmap for the party's path to victory, in alignment with its core principles.
One of the central themes of the meeting is the reinforcement of the party's organizational structure. Additionally, Sonia Gandhi conveyed her commitment to the development of Telangana, referencing the party's role in the creation of the state in 2014. She expressed a desire to lead the state toward a new era of progress and prosperity and emphasized the CWC's readiness to contribute to this vision.
Party General Secretary K C Venugopal expressed confidence in the Congress's ability to form governments in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram, all of which are slated for elections later this year.
Furthermore, the Congress is planning a massive rally in Hyderabad and intends to unveil six guarantees for the people of Telangana. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh described the CWC meeting as historic and transformative for Telangana politics. He launched a scathing critique of the ruling BRS government led by K Chandrasekhar Rao, equating it to the Modi government and asserting that there is little difference between the two.
The Telangana elections are shaping up as a three-way contest between the BJP, the incumbent BRS, and the Congress. This electoral battle will serve as a litmus test for the Congress-led INDIA alliance ahead of the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Last month, the Congress reconstituted the Congress Working Committee, incorporating some surprising additions. The committee, chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge, now comprises 39 regular members, 32 permanent invitees, and 13 special invitees, indicating the party's renewed commitment to its organizational structure and electoral strategies.