Kharge & Rahul review Cong's work in state, outreach efforts
The meeting comes at a time when a few MLAs began to openly criticise some of the ministers, who are part of the cabinet of chief minister Hemant Soren, and accused them of sidelining and ignoring party workers and voice from the grassroot. Few days back, Khijri MLA and deputy leader of Congress legislative party, in the state assembly, Rajesh Kachchap openly criticised the functioning of state health minister Irfan Ansari, who is the party's MLA from Jamtara.
Monday's meeting lasted for close to two hours from evening at the AICC headquarters in presence of national president
Mallikarjun Kharge
, and leader of opposition in Parliament,
Rahul Gandhi
. All 16 MLAs, two MPs and senior party officer bearers attended the meeting. State party president Keshav Mahto Kamlesh, after the meeting said that the meeting remained positive and national leadership was apprised of host of works undertaken to strengthen the party at the grassroots.
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Mahto said, "Party's Jharkhand affair's in-charge gave a detailed presentation on the various works which we have initiated as part of Sangathan Srijan programme. It was appreciated by Kharge ji and Rahul ji." He also added that stress was laid on fulfilling party's manifesto (seven guarantees) which was promised during 2024 assembly polls. "Since we are also part of the govt, we must work in tandem with our alliance partners to ensure that the promises are fulfilled.
For, Congress, issues such as implementation of PESA rules, Sarna code, working for upliftment of OBC community are a few key priorities. Leadership has instructed to work towards it," he said.
Ansari said the leadership was happy with the performance of the ministers.
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