Congress appoints coordinators for Bastar
Monday - March 26, 2018 10:12 pm ,
Category : INDIA
Congress appoints coordinators for Bastar
New Delhi March 26 (IANS) The Congress on Monday appointed a team of observers and coordinators to strengthen the party in Chhattisgarh s Bastar region as part of its preparations for assembly polls in the state later this year.
The move comes as the BJP has made strong inroads into the region regarded a traditional stronghold of Congress.
"Congress President Rahul Gandhi has approved the proposal to appoint a special team of coordinators and observers to activate the party organisation in Bastar " a party release said.
Pradeep Manjhi Ballaiah Naik and Srinivas Gomase have been appointed as coordinators.
Congress incharge of Chhattisgarh Arun Oraon will coordinat their activities.
--IANS
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