Sri Vijaya Puram, November 12: More than 70 people joined the Congress at a Karyakarta Sammelan (workers’ conference) organised by the Bambooflat Block Congress Committee at the Stewardgunj Panchayat Hall, according to a press release issued by the party today.
Those who joined included Mr. A.R. Kumar, Pradhan of Shoal Bay, who returned to the Congress along with his entire team, and Mr. A.P. Husainar, former Pradhan of Bambooflat-II, who joined along with his supporters.
The conference, organised under the leadership of Block President Mr. Sunder Rao and Stewardgunj Pradhan Mr. M.K. Hussain, was attended by Mr. TSG Bhasker, Chairman of the Campaign Committee of the Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC).
Also present were ANTCC President Mr. Rangalal Halder, Zilla Parishad Adhyaksh Mr. P. Ummer, South Andaman District President Mr. John Robert, City President Mr. Mohd. Zubair, Mahila Congress State President Mrs. Zubaida Begum, Fishermen Congress Chairman Mr. Laxmi Narayan, RGPRS Chairman Mr. O. Bashir, INTUC General Secretary Mr. K.P. Aboobacker, Ferrargunj Pramukh Mrs. Padmawathi and Ward No. 14 Councillor Mr. Y. Joga Rao, besides other senior leaders and party functionaries.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Bhasker stressed the importance of party unity, of strengthening the organisation at the grassroots level, of the role of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) and of effective campaigning. He asked party workers to work with dedication and coordination to strengthen the Congress and connect with the people.
Welcoming the returning leaders and new members, Mr. Bhasker expressed confidence that their joining would strengthen the party’s presence in the region. The party said the inductions had given a boost to its organisation in the area.
