Senior Congress Leader Ramesh Chennithala Prepares for Rajiv Gandhi Birth Anniversary, Eyes 2023 Polls

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala announced that various programs will be held to mark the birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20. He emphasized the need for change in Maharashtra's political landscape and highlighted the support for the MVA alliance while gearing up for the upcoming assembly polls.

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday announced a series of programs to mark the birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are set to participate, while MVA allies Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray have been invited.

Chennithala emphasized the widespread desire for change among Maharashtra residents, as reflected in Lok Sabha results, where the MVA coalition performed impressively. "The MVA has the backing of the people. We aim to contest the upcoming assembly polls as a united front to bring about a change," he stated.

Despite no concrete seat-sharing discussions, Chennithala and state Congress leaders strategized for the forthcoming assembly polls. Meetings will continue in the lead-up to the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi's meet on August 7, expected to feature leaders, including Thackeray and Pawar. Polls to the 288-member Maharashtra assembly are anticipated in October.