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Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Lead Congress Strategy Meet for Puducherry Polls

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge chaired the party's Central Election Committee meeting to formulate a strategy for the upcoming Puducherry Assembly elections. The meeting aimed to strengthen the party organization and create a people-centric roadmap for the Union Territory. Simultaneously, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a BJP CEC meeting, highlighting the intensified poll preparations by major parties. The Election Commission has scheduled voting in Puducherry and Assam for April 9, with vote counting for multiple states set for May 4.

Key Points: Congress CEC Meeting for Puducherry Elections Led by Kharge, Rahul

  • Congress charts roadmap for Puducherry polls
  • BJP holds parallel CEC meeting led by PM Modi
  • Assembly elections scheduled for April 9
  • Counting of votes for multiple states on May 4
  • Assam Congress targets CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Rahul Gandhi attends party's CEC for Puducherry led by Mallikarjun Kharge; discusses roadmap for Assembly elections

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge chair Congress CEC meeting to strategize for Puducherry Assembly elections, as BJP holds parallel poll planning.

"Focused on strengthening the organisation and shaping a roadmap that reflects the voices, needs, and aspirations of the people of Puducherry - Rahul Gandhi"

New Delhi, March 19

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met with the party's Central Election Committee for Puducherry, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, to chart the course for the upcoming Assembly elections.

In a post on Facebook, Rahul Gandhi said the meeting at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi focused on strengthening the organisation and shaping a roadmap that reflects the voices, needs, and aspirations of the people of Puducherry.

"At Indira Bhawan, New Delhi, met with the CEC for Puducherry, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, to chart the course for the upcoming Assembly elections. Focused on strengthening the organisation and shaping a roadmap that reflects the voices, needs, and aspirations of the people of Puducherry," Gandhi posted.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal, and other senior leaders were present at the meeting.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday also attended the Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the BJP headquarters in the national capital.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president Nitin Nabin, along with several other party leaders, were present at the meeting.

The meeting assumes significance as the Election Commission has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in several states and Union Territories, including Puducherry.

Earlier on Wednesday Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi said that the State Assembly election is not about any single political party, asserting that the people of Assam want Himanta Biswa Sarma "not to become the Chief Minister again," as he prioritises only his own family.

The Election Commission on Sunday announced elections in Assam for all 126 Assembly constituencies in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. Assam will witness a fight between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and Congress for the assembly.

Voting in Puducherry will take place on April 9. Polling in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Keralam and Assam will vote in a single phase on April 9, while Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23. The counting of votes for all four states and Puducherry will be held on May 4, the ECI announced.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Both BJP and Congress having CEC meetings on the same day shows the election heat is on! Puducherry is a small but significant battleground. Let's see which party's "roadmap" resonates more with the people there.
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Aman W
"Reflects the voices, needs, and aspirations..." – these are good words, but we hear them every election. The real test is delivery. Congress needs to move beyond meetings and show a concrete plan for Puducherry's development.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows Indian politics closely, it's interesting to see the focus shift to the smaller UTs. Puducherry's French colonial heritage and tourism potential need smart policies. Hope all parties talk about that.
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Karthik V
With Assam, Kerala, TN, Bengal, and Puducherry all going to polls, May 4th is going to be a mega result day! This is where the ground game matters more than Delhi meetings. Local leaders' credibility will be key.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, I feel the Congress is reacting to the BJP's moves. The PM's meeting was also mentioned. The opposition needs a stronger, proactive vision for these states, not just a reactionary roadmap. Just my two paise.

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