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Itanagar, Nov 18 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday approved the proposal to appoint presidents of four District Congress Committees (DCC) in Arunachal Pradesh.
All India Congress (ACC) general secretary KC Venugopal in a statement announced the new appointments for Upper Siang, Kamle, Kra-Dadi and Ki-Panyor districts.
While Ajong Siboh was appointed chairman of Upper Siang District, Maga Apo was nominated for Kamle District, Tap Tapam for Kra-Dadi, and Toko Ramsi for Kei-Panyor District.
A Congress leader in Itanagar said that the party high command has made new appointments to further strengthen the Congress organization at the grassroots level.
Earlier, Kharge also approved the proposal of appointment of Pinna K Muklom as Changlang District Congress Committee President with immediate effect.
Venugopal had announced Muklom’s appointment in a separate statement.
In January, Kharge reconstituted the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and formed the Political Affairs Committee, State Election Committee, Manifesto Committee and appointed office-bearers and DCC presidents. During the reorganization, Muklom was appointed one of the APCC secretaries.
Meanwhile, more than 2,000 people recently joined the Congress in Kanubari in Longding district, one of the largest political mobilizations in Arunachal Pradesh in recent years.
Joining the mass under the leadership of APCC president Bosiram Siram and party leader Pangjam Wangsa, A. Senior leaders including Chellakumar and Advocate attended. AICC in-charge of Arunachal Pradesh Mathew Antony, along with several state Congress leaders. Supporters from Changlang, Tirap and Longding districts also participated.
Local leaders including Kehang Social, Pinna Kitnal Singpho and Tekwa Tangse were present.
APCC president Bosiram Siram said the voting “reflects new confidence in the Congress’ vision of peace, development and inclusive governance.” He welcomed the new members, describing their decision as a “vote of confidence” in the party’s renewed focus on grassroots politics.
The rally coincides with the Congress’s “Vote Theft” signature campaign, a nationwide protest against alleged electoral malpractices.
Congress leaders urged party workers and supporters to strengthen the campaign, stressing the need to protect democratic processes.
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