Congress Preparing for Maharashtra Assembly Election

The Congress party convened a crucial review meeting in Amravati on Wednesday, gearing up for the upcoming assembly elections. Key figures in attendance included Congress state in-charge Ramesh Chennithala, state president Nana Patole, and several other prominent leaders. Chennithala highlighted the success of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatras in the Lok Sabha elections but warned that the assembly polls would present a tougher challenge, given the ruling Mahayuti coalition's control at both the state and national levels. Chennithala expressed concerns over the Mahayuti coalition's alleged misuse of power and resources, urging party members to remain vigilant. He emphasized the significance of the Maharashtra elections, suggesting that any shifts in the state's political landscape could resonate throughout the country. Patole echoed these sentiments, criticizing the current government for corruption and its failure to address pressing issues such as farmer distress and unemployment, accusing the BJP-led coalition of creating a deceptive image of development. Furthermore, AICC general secretary Mukul Wasnik underscored the Congress party's commitment to secularism, contrasting it with the RSS's principles. He cautioned that the BJP, despite not holding a majority in the Lok Sabha, continues to pose a significant threat to constitutional values. Wasnik called for unity among Congress members to effectively challenge the Mahayuti coalition in the forthcoming elections, reinforcing the party's dedication to restoring Maharashtra's integrity and values.