Congress High-Level AICC and PCC Teams Reach Malkangiri to Address SIR Concerns, Establish Cyclone Helpline Services and Raise Demand for Declaring the District Drought-Affected

 Malkangiri,Oct 27 [UDN}:  The All India Congress Committee (AICC) and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) teams have arrived in Malkangiri district. The Congress party has scheduled a series of programmes for tomorrow, October 27, to address issues concerning alleged vote theft under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, cyclone preparedness and the demand for a drought declaration in the district.

At 10:00 AM, a press conference on the SIR process and alleged “vote theft” will be held at the District Congress Office in Malkangiri. At 11:00 AM, the visiting teams will hold discussions with block Congress presidents and other party office-bearers to deliberate on organisational matters and the party’s future course of action.

In view of the impending cyclone threat, the District Congress Committee will also establish a helpline and a cyclone safety committee to assist the public. The initiative aims to support residents by addressing their concerns and helping ensure their safety and access to necessary assistance during the emergency.

Furthermore, at 12:30 PM, the Congress party will organise a procession through the main area of Kalimela, followed by a public meeting. The programme will press for the declaration of Malkangiri district as drought-affected, highlighting concerns over the impact of inadequate rainfall on farmers and the rural population.

Through these programmes, the Congress party intends to raise electoral, disaster-management and agricultural issues while strengthening its organisational activities in Malkangiri district.