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Congress CWC Meeting: Key Strategy Talks Amid Protests and Internal Tensions

The Congress Working Committee is holding a crucial meeting in New Delhi. Top leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are present to discuss major national issues. Outside the venue, protesters are demanding a Dalit Chief Minister for Karnataka. The meeting will also shape the party's strategy against recent government decisions.

Key Points: Kharge Chairs Crucial CWC Meet with Rahul, Sonia Gandhi in Attendance

  • High-level CWC meeting chaired by Kharge with Rahul and Sonia Gandhi present
  • Strategy to launch a movement against the VB G-RAM-G Act on the agenda
  • Shashi Tharoor attends despite recent remarks against party stance
  • Protesters outside demand a Dalit CM for Karnataka, targeting Parameshwara
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CWC meeting underway at AICC headquarters; Siddaramaiah, Shashi Tharoor in attendance

Key Congress leaders gather in Delhi for a high-stakes CWC meeting to strategize against the government and address internal party matters.

"One cannot even imagine that in independent India, Mahatma Gandhi's name could be removed from the MGNREGA. - Harish Rawat"

New Delhi, Dec 27

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi.

The high-level meeting, which is currently underway, is being attended by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and several senior leaders of the party.

Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, senior Congress leader Harish Rawat, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, former MP Salman Khurshid, MPs Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Rajeev Shukla are among the prominent leaders present at the deliberations.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was also seen attending the meeting, despite his recent remarks that reportedly did not align well with the party's official stance.

Congress leader Harish Rawat called the meeting "very important". Speaking to the reporters, he said, "One cannot even imagine that in independent India, Mahatma Gandhi's name could be removed from the MGNREGA. This is a completely unacceptable decision."

Congress leader M. Veerappa Moily, speaking to IANS, said, "Very important issues concerning the nation will be discussed."

According to sources, the CWC is expected to deliberate on the party's strategy for launching a major movement against the VB G-RAM-G Act.

Discussions on the National Herald case, issues concerning the Aravalli region, and other key political matters are also likely to feature prominently during the meeting.

Meanwhile, amid the crucial CWC deliberations, a group of around a dozen protesters gathered outside the AICC headquarters in Delhi, demanding that Karnataka's current Home Minister G. Parameshwara be appointed as the next Chief Minister of the state.

The protesters raised slogans and displayed posters in an attempt to draw the attention of the Congress high command.

The posters called for the elevation of Dalit leadership, with protesters asserting that the time had come to bring a Dalit Chief Minister to the forefront in Karnataka.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Good to see Shashi Tharoor attending despite differences. Healthy debate within a party is a sign of strength, not weakness. Hope they formulate a strong strategy against the government's policies. 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
The protest for a Dalit CM in Karnataka is a significant demand. Representation matters. Congress needs to address these aspirations within its own structure first before talking about national issues.
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Ananya R
Harish Rawat is absolutely right about MGNREGA. Removing Gandhi ji's name is an insult to his legacy and the spirit of the scheme that provides dignity of labour. This meeting must take a firm stand.
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David E
Watching from abroad. The Congress party seems to be in perpetual meeting mode. They need a clear, unified message and action plan to be a credible opposition. The Aravalli issue is critical for the environment.
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Priya S
All these senior leaders in one room... hope they come out with a plan that actually connects with common people like us. We need solutions for price rise and job creation, bas.

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