The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has begun its preparations for the upcoming state elections in several states, with senior leaders appointed as observers to oversee the party’s efforts.
Appointments Signal Unified Approach
Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC general secretary who played a key role in the party’s successful election effort in Karnataka, has been appointed as senior observer for coordinating the Congress’s poll preparations in Madhya Pradesh.
This appointment signals a unified approach by the party to win the elections in these states. The Congress has also appointed veteran leader Madhusudan Mistry as the senior observer for Rajasthan and deputed former Himachal Pradesh unit chief Pritam Singh as the senior observer for Chhattisgarh.
West Bengal Congress leader Deepa Dasmunshi will be the senior observer for Telangana, while AICC leader Sachin Rao, in charge of the party’s training department, has been appointed observer for Mizoram.
Challenges Loom in Rajasthan
The Congress is facing challenges in Rajasthan due to factionalism within the party. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and senior leader Sachin Pilot are pulling the party in different directions, which may affect the party’s chances of winning the elections.
However, the party has settled the leadership tussle in Chhattisgarh by appointing T S Singh Deo as Deputy Chief Minister. This move is expected to help the party present a united front in the state.
Assistance for Mistry
Former IAS officer Sasikanth Senthil, who headed the Congress war room in Karnataka, will assist Madhusudan Mistry in the role of observer in Rajasthan. This move is expected to help Mistry navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries within the party.
Other Observers
The other observers appointed by the Congress include former Mumbai Mayor Chandrakant Handore (Madhya Pradesh), Meenakshi Natarajan (Chhattisgarh), and Sirivella Prasad (Telangana).
Poll Strategy
The party has a three-pronged strategy to win the elections in these states: building a strong grassroots presence, engaging with the local population and using technology to mobilize voters.
In Madhya Pradesh, the Congress plans to focus on rural areas and appeal to the party’s traditional base of farmers and tribals. In Rajasthan, the party aims to build alliances with other regional parties and woo voters by offering a range of policy promises.
Conclusions
The appointment of senior leaders as observers is crucial in the Congress’s poll preparations. The party must now focus on executing its strategy effectively to win the elections in these states.
The outcome of these elections will be crucial for the party’s prospects in the upcoming general elections. A strong performance in these state polls could boost the party’s morale and help it regain its footing in Indian politics.
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