Wed Jan 08 17:26:29 UTC 2025: ## Telangana Congress Charts Course for Next Four Years

**Hyderabad, January 8, 2025** – The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) held a crucial Public Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting Wednesday, outlining its strategy for the next four years and highlighting key achievements of the one-year-old Congress government. AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal emphasized the need for strong coordination between the party and the government, advocating for rewarding grassroots workers with government positions. These appointments are expected soon, according to IT and Legislative Affairs Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu.

The PAC meeting focused on strategies to counter the BJP, including protests against Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the launch of a “Sanvidhan Bachao” (Save the Constitution) campaign. The party also discussed strengthening its grassroots organization through committee formations. Mr. Venugopal reportedly praised the state government’s initiatives, including a BC census and policies for gig workers and MSMEs. He also advised ministers to conduct regular “Praja Darbar” sessions to engage with the public.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced upcoming local body elections and the January 26th launch of the Rythu Bharosa scheme, providing financial assistance to farmers and landless laborers. New ration cards will also be issued on the same day. He highlighted the government’s accomplishments, including filling 55,143 government jobs, waiving ₹21,000 crore in loans, and spending ₹54,000 crore on farmers’ welfare in the past year. The government also held a special Assembly session to condole the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and passed a resolution to confer the Bharat Ratna on him.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud reiterated the party’s commitment to fulfilling its election promises. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi are expected to attend the “Sanvidhan Bachao” program between January 25 and 28. The meeting concluded with the decision to continue the current PAC until a new one is formed.

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