Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has sought “top to bottom” accountability from party colleagues and asserted that those who are not able to fulfill their duties should make way for others in the party.
During his first meeting of the Congress Steering Committee, Kharge asked state in-charges to submit a report on how people’s issues were being handled in the next 30 to 90 days.
“I believe that the biggest part of our responsibility towards the party and the country is – organizational accountability from top to bottom. If the Congress is strong, accountable, lives up to the expectations of the people, then only we will be able to win elections and serve the people.
AICC held its first Steering Committee meeting today. We are determined to raise the voice of the people and reinvigorate the organization.
We will continue to discuss the future agenda. pic.twitter.com/TWOq4OphJd
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 4, 2022
In a strong message to the office-bearers, Kharge also said that while there are many responsible people in the party who are doing their duty, some people had assumed that the lack of responsibility would be ignored.
“This is neither right nor acceptable. Those who are not able to fulfill their responsibility, they have to make way for their colleagues.”
Kharge Hails Bharat Jodo Yatra
Kharge also praised the Bharat Jodo Yatra and said that it is writing history under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi.
He said that Bharat Jodo Yatra has now taken the form of a national movement.
Kharge also said that it is the duty of Congress people to fight against the ruling forces that sow “seeds of hatred” and “reap the fruits of division”.
Those who attended the meeting included Congress President Kharge, former party chief Sonia Gandhi, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel, senior leaders P Chidambaram, Anand Sharma, Meira Kumar and Ambika Soni.
Rahul did not attend the meeting
Rahul Gandhi did not attend the meeting as the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by him is scheduled to enter Rajasthan on Sunday evening.
The Steering Committee was formed in place of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party, after Kharge took charge in October.
Top party leaders are deliberating on the schedule and venue of their plenary session besides discussing key organizational matters.
(With inputs from PTI)
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