Mumbai, February 19 The Congress will strengthen its organizational base in Mumbai and address civic issues affecting residents while intensifying its fight against the government, AICC general secretary in charge of Maharashtra Ramesh Chennithala said on Thursday.
Addressing the media after a meeting of the Mumbai Congress Political Affairs Committee at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, Chennithala alleged that the ruling BJP-led alliance misused government machinery, police, and the election system during the January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
Despite intimidation of opposition candidates and the large-scale use of money power, Congress workers stood firm to defend democracy and the Constitution, he said.
Chennithala said that the Congress contested the civic elections independently, respecting the demand of party workers, and secured 24 seats in the 227-member BMC.
Congratulating the winners and all candidates who contested, Chennithala said that the BJP government was attempting to suppress the voice of the opposition and undermine democratic functioning.
He urged party leaders to expand the organization across Mumbai, complete district-level appointments, and actively raise civic issues faced by residents.
"The Congress will carry out agitations and protests to hold the government accountable and fight for justice for citizens," Chennithala said.
