Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Congress Expands Legal Network to District Level
The Congress party is making big changes to its legal team.
They want to have at least five lawyers in every district to help with legal cases and other important work.
This is part of a bigger plan to make the party stronger and more connected with people.
They are also going to start a program where young people can learn and work with the party's leaders.
This is to help train the next generation of lawyers and activists who care about fairness and democracy.
Congress to expand its AICC Law, Human Rights and RTI Department to the district level with at least five coordinators in each district.
A 'Rapid Response Force' of at least five senior lawyers will be created in each state to address legal challenges swiftly.
A comprehensive, computerized directory of department members will be developed for better coordination.
An internship program for young people aged 21 to 28 will be launched, initially attaching one or two interns to each MP.
The measures aim to strengthen the party's legal framework and nurture a new generation of legal professionals committed to constitutional values.
- Who
- Congress party, led by Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Expansion of the AICC Law, Human Rights and RTI Department to district level
- When
- Announced on Wednesday
- Where
- Across the country
- Why
- To strengthen legal, human rights, and transparency framework, and to nurture young legal professionals
- Department
- AICC Law, Human Rights and RTI Department
- Chairman
- Abhishek Manu Singhvi
- Coordinators per District
- At least five
- Rapid Response Force
- At least five senior lawyers per state
- Internship Age Range
- 21 to 28 years
- Initial Interns per MP
- One or two