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Telangana Congress Plans Dasara-Era Corporation Posts for Party Workers

The Telangana Congress plans to choose people for several government-linked posts.

These posts may include chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and directors.

The party hopes to make the appointments before Dasara.

Party leaders say the appointees should help strengthen Congress teams in local areas.

This is connected to preparations for the 2028 Assembly elections.

Long-serving party workers and grassroots leaders are expected to receive most of the positions.

Newly joined leaders may also receive some appointments.

The party also wants representation for communities, minorities and women.

The Telangana calendar lists Vijaya Dasami on October 20, 2026.

Key facts

Expected timing: Before Dasara, with Vijaya Dasami listed in the Telangana calendar for October 20, 2026.
Posts under consideration: Chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and directors of corporations, cooperative societies, PACS and market committees.
Organisational posts: Vacancies including TPCC working president positions are also being considered.
Proposed tenure: Two years for corporation and other body chairpersons.
Selection priority: Long-serving party workers and grassroots leaders are to receive 80% of consideration, while newly joined leaders are to receive 20%.
Representation goals: The party plans representation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, minorities and women.
Election objective: Strengthening the party at constituency and grassroots levels before the 2028 Assembly elections.

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