Mon Jan 19 06:09:47 UTC 2026: ### Congress Strategizes for Telangana Municipal Elections Amidst CM’s Davos Trip

The Story:
The Congress party has appointed ministers and senior leaders as in-charges for Parliamentary Constituencies in preparation for the upcoming Municipal Elections–2026 in Telangana. This announcement coincides with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s departure for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to 23, followed by a leadership program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government from January 25 to 30. The appointed in-charges are tasked with overseeing election preparations, coordination, and campaign strategies in their respective constituencies.

Key Points:

  • Ministers and senior leaders appointed as in-charges for Parliamentary Constituencies.
  • Appointments made in preparation for the Telangana Municipal Elections–2026.
  • Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos and a leadership program at Harvard.
  • The in-charges are responsible for election preparations, coordination, and campaign strategies.
  • Specific ministers assigned to oversee individual Parliamentary Constituencies, including Podduturi Sudarshan Reddy (Adilabad), Komatireddy Venkat Reddy (Malkajgiri), and others.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Congress party is actively preparing for the upcoming Telangana Municipal Elections.
  • The timing of the appointments suggests a coordinated strategy to ensure effective election management in the Chief Minister’s absence.
  • The delegation of responsibilities indicates a focus on local-level coordination and campaign execution.
  • The AICC is making changes on all levels to strengthen its position ahead of elections (see AICC appoints presidents for district units in T.N.)
  • Even with the CM out of the country, the party is working to maintain momentum.

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