AICC leaders launch organisational revamp drive in Sadar Hills under Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, February 19 2026: In a decisive push to revive and restructure the Congress party's organisational machinery in Sadar Hills, senior leaders deputed by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) under the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan (SSA) held a high-powered, threadbare interaction with party workers and office bearers at NC Event Hall, Sapermeina in Kangpokpi district today.

The strategic engagement, aimed at revitalising tire party's grassroots network and strengthening booth-level structures, comes in line with the directives of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who have called for an urgent and structured rebuilding of the Congress base across the Northeast.

AICC leaders launch organisational revamp drive in Sadar Hills under Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan

Leading the charge was Christopher Tilak, AICC Secretary and Manipur inCharge, accompanied by HC Yogesh, AICC Observer for Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan to the Sadar Hills District Congress Committee (DCC), and Anwar Hussain, Secretary, MPCC and SSA Observer to Sadar Hills.

The meeting, moderated by Dr Lamtinthang Haokip, Vice President, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) and PCC Member from 51-Saitu, witnessed intense deliberations on structural reforms, cadre mobilisation, accountability mechanisms, and strategies to reconnect with grassroots workers.

Leaders emphasised the need for discipline, inclusivity, and a performance-driven organisational culture.

Block-level restructuring, reconstitution of frontal organisations, and strengthening of Mahila Congress and Youth Congress wings were discussed at length.

The observers reportedly sought candid feedback from party workers regarding organisational gaps, internal coordination, and outreach challenges in the district.

The meeting was attended by Sadar Hills DCC Working President Andrew Gangmei, District Mahila President Neinu Kipgen, DCC General Secretary JR Rangsonglar Chiru, along with presidents and secretaries of Mahila and Youth Congress units from all three Assembly segments - 46-Saikul, 50-Kangpokpi.and 51-Saitu.HC Yogesh, Observer of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) for Manipur under the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan asserted that the selection of the District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents in Manipur including Sadar Hills will be conducted through a "free, fair and transparent" process without political influence.

He emphasized that the process is open to all eligible Congress workers.

From grassroots cadre members to senior functionaries, every aspirant has an equal opportunity to contest.

"Anyone can apply.

Anyone can contest.

Within a month, a deserving leader can emerge as the District Congress President purely on merit," he said.

The AICC Observer underlined that the new leadership will not only head the district unit but will also be entrusted with strengthening the party structure ahead of the upcoming elections in Manipur.

He assured that the AICC would stand firmly behind the elected leadership in preparing for future electoral battles.

Dr Haokip described the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan as a "turning point" for Congress in Sadar Hills, calling it a serious organisational audit aimed at rebuilding credibility and energising cadre strength.

He said the exercise involves consultation with all blocks, stakeholders and party workers to ensure a transparent and inclusive process.

With a clear message from the central leadership and visible momentum on the ground, the Congress appears poised to recalibrate its strategy in Sadar Hills - a region considered politically crucial in Manipur's evolving landscape.