‘New Congress’ will emerge in Andhra Pradesh after local body elections: APCC new in-charge
P.V. Mohan, the new Andhra Pradesh Congress in-charge, announced plans to revitalize the party through upcoming local body elections. He aims to strengthen the party's grassroots presence in preparation for the 2029 and 2034 state and national elections.
Why it matters
This signals a strategic attempt by the Indian National Congress to regain political relevance in Andhra Pradesh after years of decline.
Andhra Pradesh Congress party’s new in-charge and Member of Karnataka Legislative Council P.V. Mohan on Thursday said that a ‘New Congress’ would emerge in Andhra Pradesh through the ensuing local body elections providing a great opportunity for the party to showcase its strength at the grassroot level.
Speaking to The Hindu over telephone ahead of his visit to the State from September 14, Mr. Mohan said: “I am planning to visit all districts in the State to hold review meetings with senior leaders and chalk out an action plan for the local body elections.”
Later, I will hold meetings in all 175 Assembly constituencies to strengthen the party ahead of the 2029 Assembly and Parliament elections, he added. He expressed confidence that the Congress would emerge victorious in several constituencies in 2029 and be in a position to form the government in 2034.
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