B.K. Hariprasad called for booth-level mobilisation ahead of the Bengaluru Teachers’ and South-East Graduates’ constituency elections.
Bengaluru: B.K. Hariprasad has asked Congress leaders and workers to treat the Bengaluru Teachers’ and South-East Graduates’ constituency elections as an organisational test, with the twin goal of retaining a won seat and creating history in a constituency the party previously lost.
Addressing an election-preparedness meeting at the KPCC office, Hariprasad said victory could not be left to the candidates alone. He placed equal responsibility on legislators, district and block Congress presidents and leaders at every level to reach voters personally and explain the party’s position and the state government’s record.
Puttanna’s council work pitched as campaign strength
Hariprasad cited Puttanna’s work in the Legislative Council on teachers’ concerns, demands and rights as a key strength for the Bengaluru Teachers’ constituency campaign. In the South-East Graduates’ constituency, he called for an organised effort aimed at securing a breakthrough result.
He told party units to set aside internal differences and work together against the NDA candidates. Meetings alone would not deliver results, he said, stressing the need for a systematic booth-level plan capable of reaching every voter.
Block units told to activate every worker
AICC secretary Gopinathan Palaniyappan said elections should not be classified as small or large because each one tests the party’s organisational strength. Strong block units, continuous voter contact and coordination among local leaders would be essential, he said.
Hariprasad also linked the council contests to the coming local-body elections, describing the year as politically significant for the Congress. He said past election experience should be used to correct weaknesses and
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