Telangana Chief Minister and Cabinet Set for Delhi Visit to Congress High Command
In a significant political move, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is leading his entire cabinet and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president B Mahesh Kumar Goud to Delhi on February 19. This delegation is scheduled to meet the Congress high command, including senior leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and KC Venugopal, at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters on Thursday.
Key Agenda: Electoral Review and Government Performance
The meeting is viewed as a crucial political review ahead of upcoming electoral battles. Sources indicate that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is expected to brief the leadership on the Congress party's recent successes in Telangana. He will highlight how voters across both rural and urban areas have backed the Congress in recent polls, delivering a major setback to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Additionally, Revanth Reddy is likely to present a comprehensive report on the government's two-year performance. This report will detail the promises and guarantees that have already been implemented, as well as those planned for the remaining three years of the term. The chief minister is expected to convey that public response to welfare schemes has been overwhelmingly positive, reinforcing the party's winning momentum.
Strengthening Grassroots Organization and Election Preparedness
The AICC has been conducting similar review meetings with state units across India under the 'Sanghatan Srijan Abhiyan' initiative. This campaign aims to assess the political situation, strengthen grassroots organization, and prepare for upcoming elections. So far, consultations have been held with 14 state units, which include the appointment of new district Congress committee presidents to bolster party structure.
In preparation for the Delhi meeting, ministers from Telangana are reportedly compiling detailed progress reports of their respective departments. A source mentioned, "If inquired by the AICC, the ministers will present their progress report too." This underscores the thoroughness of the review process and the government's commitment to accountability.
Sensitive Issues and Broader Political Discussions
Discussions during the meeting may also address other sensitive topics. These include internal differences among senior leaders and ministers, allegations related to coal mining tenders, and campaign planning for states like Kerala and others that are heading for assembly elections in the near future. The Congress high command is keen on resolving any internal conflicts to ensure a unified front in electoral battles.
Furthermore, the party's continued success in assembly by-elections, as well as panchayat and urban local body polls, will be highlighted as evidence of its strong grassroots support. This meeting is part of a broader strategy to consolidate gains and strategize for future political challenges.
Overall, this high-stakes meeting in Delhi is poised to shape the Congress party's trajectory in Telangana and beyond, focusing on performance reviews, electoral preparedness, and organizational strengthening.
