Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Congress Gears Up for Local Polls, Protests 'Vote Theft'
The Congress party in Telangana is working on getting all their local committees set up before the next elections.
The party leader, Mahesh Goud, wants this done quickly.
He's also restarting his walk, called 'Janahita Padayatra,' on August 24th.
The party is also protesting against the BJP, alleging they are stealing votes, and they will do so in three phases including rallies and door-to-door campaigns.
Another leader, Jagga Reddy, is backing Rahul Gandhi in his dispute with the Election Commission, saying the Election Commission is biased and accusing the BJP of using fraudulent votes.
Congress plans to complete committee formations before local body polls.
PCC chief Mahesh Goud instructed to form committees by the end of the month and submit details of party assets.
The second phase of the 'Janahita Padayatra' will start August 24th.
A three-phase campaign against alleged 'vote theft' is planned.
Jagga Reddy called for support for Rahul Gandhi's challenge to the Election Commission over vote-rigging.
- Who
- Congress party leaders, including Mahesh Goud and Jagga Reddy; Rahul Gandhi.
- What
- Congress party preparing for local body polls and protesting alleged vote theft.
- When
- Committee formation by end of month; protests in phases starting August 14th; 'Janahita Padayatra' starting August 24th.
- Where
- Telangana, with protests across the state.
- Why
- Preparing for local body polls; protesting alleged 'vote theft' by the BJP.
Congress Viewpoint
No opposing side's stated viewpoint
Allegations of Vote Rigging
Congress Viewpoint
Accuses BJP of vote theft using bogus votes and influencing the Election Commission.
No opposing side's stated viewpoint
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- Event
- Local body poll preparations and anti-vote theft campaign
- Party
- Congress
- PCC President
- Mahesh Goud
- Campaign Focus
- Alleged BJP vote theft
- Protest Start Date
- August 14
- Padayatra Start Date
- August 24
