P Chidambaram Appointed to Head Congress' 2024 Election Manifesto Panel
- Posted on December 23, 2023
- Politics
- By Arijit Dutta
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Congress appoints P Chidambaram to head the manifesto committee for the upcoming 2024 elections. The committee includes prominent figures like Siddaramaiah and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. They discussed election strategies, emphasizing issues like social polarization and economic disparities, aiming to challenge the ruling BJP.
In
a significant move, Congress has assigned veteran leader P Chidambaram the
pivotal role of leading the manifesto committee for the impending 2024 general
elections. This crucial decision emerged during a recent Congress Working Committee
(CWC) meeting, marking a strategic step towards the impending electoral
contest.
Chidambaram's
appointment as Chairman underscores the party's intent to chart a comprehensive
election manifesto. The committee, comprising 16 members, includes influential
names such as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress general
secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Another
notable figure in this committee is Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh TS
Singh Deo, appointed as the Convenor. The diverse panel also boasts former
Union ministers Anand Sharma, Jairam Ramesh, and Shashi Tharoor, along with
other key leaders like former Manipur deputy chief minister Gaikhangam and
Gaurav Gogoi, the party's deputy leader in the Lok Sabha. Additionally, Praveen
Chakravarty, the chief of the All India Professionals Congress, contributes to
this strategic body.
The
CWC meeting highlighted critical aspects of the upcoming electoral battle,
acknowledging the need for a robust strategy. The discussion emphasized
countering the ruling BJP, spotlighting issues encompassing social
polarization, economic disparities, and the alleged assault on democratic
values and constitutional freedoms by the current government.
Moreover, the Congress resolution underscored the party's determination to fortify the INDIA group against the BJP and its allies. This resolution encapsulated the collective resolve to confront the BJP, scrutinizing recent state election results and aligning strategies for the impending Lok Sabha polls in 2024.
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Amidst
these deliberations, the CWC expressed appreciation for ongoing preparations
and endorsed steps to bolster the party's financial base through wider public
participation. The focus remains steadfast on addressing economic inequalities,
soaring commodity prices, and the pressing need to generate employment
opportunities, all crucial aspects resonating with the electorate.
This crucial meeting follows recent political developments where the BJP secured victories in several states, ousting the Congress from power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh while retaining control in Madhya Pradesh. The Congress, in response, seems resolute in strategizing and mobilizing for the electoral showdown ahead.