Instead of EVM, we will have to go to ballot... Priyanka's big statement in CWC meeting

CWC Meeting News: After the crushing defeat in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) called an important meeting, in which senior party leaders brainstormed on the electoral performance and organizational structure. In this meeting, General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reiterated the demand to return to traditional ballot paper instead of EVMs. She said, "There is no middle way in this matter. Either there will be EVM or ballot."

Rahul Gandhi raised questions on Election Commission

According to sources, in the meeting, Rahul Gandhi raised questions on the role of the Election Commission and the transparency of the electoral process. He said that to make the electoral process fair and transparent, it is necessary to fix the accountability of the commission. Rahul also said, "Just as the Congress has taken a clear stand on issues like caste census and increasing the reservation limit, similarly a strong position will have to be taken on other sensitive issues as well."

KC Venugopal: Focus on organizational reform

After the CWC, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, while giving information to the media, said that the recently concluded assembly elections were reviewed in the meeting. He informed that the party has decided to form special committees to assess the organisational status at the block and district levels.

He said, "Concrete steps will be taken to strengthen our organisation. A concrete action plan will be prepared to sharpen the party strategies for the upcoming elections."

Demand for accountable Election Commission for fair elections

In the meeting, the Congress demanded to ensure accountability of the Election Commission on the lines of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The party believes that it is necessary to put pressure on the commission for fair elections. Apart from this, the Congress reiterated its commitment to protect the 'Place of Worship (Special Provisions) Act' of 1991.

Congress will remember Gandhiji's contribution

In the meeting, the Congress decided to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi becoming the President. An extended executive committee meeting and a huge rally will be organised on this occasion in Belagavi in ​​December. The party will try to infuse new enthusiasm among the workers and the general public through this function.

Conclusion

This meeting of the Congress party can prove to be a turning point for it. While the party has talked about organizational reform, it has also strongly advocated the return of ballot paper while questioning EVMs to make the electoral process transparent and fair. It will be interesting to see in the coming days how the Congress implements its promises and strategies on the ground.