Bhopal, August 12: The Madhya Pradesh Congress held a meeting of its Political Affairs Committee (PAC) on Tuesday to review the political and organizational situation in the state. The party finalized its strategy regarding issues affecting farmers, students, youth, women, and other backward classes (OBC).
The nearly five-hour meeting took place at the state Congress office and included senior leaders such as state in-charge Harish Chaudhary, state Congress president Jitu Patwari, opposition leader Umang Singhar, Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha, and several former ministers and legislators.
After the meeting, Harish Chaudhary addressed a joint press conference, stating that the party will fight for the rights of various groups through political and organizational programs. The PAC discussed the organization-building campaign and public interest issues, emphasizing Congress’s commitment to advocate for the rights of youth, students, farmers, women, and OBCs.
Chaudhary highlighted the party’s plans to address issues such as fertilizer shortages, corruption allegations in Ujjain, and cases filed against Congress workers. He also criticized the government for attempting to suppress democratic voices. The demand for direct elections for student unions was also discussed, with Congress indicating it may initiate a statewide movement on issues concerning students, farmers, and the general public if necessary.
State Congress president Jitu Patwari noted that the PAC meeting lasted nearly five hours, providing a comprehensive discussion on the political, organizational, and public interest situation in Madhya Pradesh.
Referring to the recent by-election results in Datia, Patwari stated that Congress’s victory has boosted the morale of party workers and demonstrated public support for change. The party will continue to raise issues related to unemployment, education, farmers’ fertilizer problems, reservations for women and OBCs, crime, and the alleged political harassment of Congress workers.
Opposition leader Umang Singhar remarked that the results from Datia have energized Congress workers, reiterating demands for 27% OBC reservation, protection of tribal rights, and direct elections for student unions.
The Congress party stated that the issues discussed in the PAC meeting will shape its political programs and public campaigns.
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