In a move aimed at tightening its grassroots machinery ahead of crucial local body polls, the Congress party has announced plans for a complete organizational overhaul in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The announcement was made by Congress MP and Union Territory in-charge Manickam Tagore during a press briefing on his two-day visit to the islands.
Tagore stated that the restructuring will include a full revamp of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) and all affiliated wings, as the party gears up for the upcoming Panchayat and Municipal elections. “We are initiating a full revamp of the party structure in the islands to ensure preparedness for local body elections,” he said, adding that internal consultations with grassroots workers and senior leaders have been concluded.
The new Pradesh Congress Committee is expected to be formed soon, with proposals currently under preparation for review by the Congress President. The move signals the party’s attempt to bring in a more responsive and strategically aligned team as it eyes electoral recovery in the islands.
During his visit, Tagore toured various parts of South Andaman and met with PCC leaders, campaign committee members, and booth-level workers. He emphasized the need for a stronger and more connected organizational network that reflects local concerns and is agile in its response.
Apart from party matters, Tagore also raised several issues of public interest. He criticized the progress and quality of work on the National Highway-4 (NH-4) project, pointing to what he termed “glaring lapses” and “suspected irregularities” in both road and bridge construction. “I intend to raise this issue in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament,” he noted.
The Congress MP also flagged ongoing problems in the islands’ public healthcare system. Highlighting deficiencies in hospital infrastructure and service delivery, Tagore said he would escalate the matter both within Parliament and to BJP National President J.P. Nadda through a formal letter.
When questioned about the current leadership of the Pradesh Congress Committee, Tagore clarified that the existing president has completed a four-year term but a formal committee had not yet been constituted. “Following internal consultations, a proposal for the new PCC will be submitted and discussed with the Congress President for final approval,” he said.
As the local elections approach, this restructuring is being seen as the Congress party’s attempt to revive its organizational strength and sharpen its focus on grassroots-level issues in the Union Territory.
The Wave Andaman will continue to track developments around the party’s restructuring and election strategy in the islands.
