Archive · 28 Jan 2026
AICC Appoints Shankaraiah as TPCC OBC Chief
The Congress party has appointed K Shankaraiah, who is an MLA from Shadnagar, as the new chairman of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee's OBC Department.
This decision was made by the party's high command, led by AICC Chief Mallikarjun Kharge.
Along with Shankaraiah, two other people, Kethoori Venkatesh and Juluru Dhanalaxmi, were appointed as conveners to help with the department's work.
The appointments were announced on a Tuesday night through an official note.
This move is part of the party's efforts to make the OBC wing stronger and to better organize activities in different regions of Telangana.
K Shankaraiah, MLA from Shadnagar, appointed as chairman of TPCC OBC Department.
Appointment approved by AICC Chief Mallikarjun Kharge and confirmed by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal.
Kethoori Venkatesh and Juluru Dhanalaxmi appointed as conveners for the OBC Department.
Appointment aims to strengthen the party's OBC wing and regional activities in Telangana.
Decision part of broader strategy to prepare for local body elections and manage internal party dynamics.
- Who
- K Shankaraiah, Kethoori Venkatesh, Juluru Dhanalaxmi
- What
- Appointment of new leadership for TPCC OBC Department
- When
- Tuesday night (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To strengthen the party's OBC wing and regional activities
- Appointee
- K Shankaraiah
- Position
- Chairman of TPCC OBC Department
- Appointing Authority
- AICC Chief Mallikarjun Kharge
- Conveners Appointed
- Kethoori Venkatesh, Juluru Dhanalaxmi
- Appointment Date
- Tuesday night (specific date not mentioned)