"CWC stands ready to write new chapter of development with dignity for Telangana, nation": Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Ahead of the first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee (CWC) scheduled to be held today in Hyderabad, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi said that the panel stands ready to write a new chapter of development with dignity for all people of Telangana and the nation.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, in his post on X, shared the message of Sonia Gandhi ahead of the meeting.
In her message, Sonia said that her party has always stood by the aspirations of the people of Telangana.
“We had made a promise to the people of Telangana. We have fulfilled that promise. Congress has always stood by the aspirations of people of Telangana. Now it’s time to lead the state into a new era of progress and prosperity. The Congress Working Committee stands ready to write a new chapter of development with dignity for all people of Telangana and our nation,” the Congress former President said.
Meanwhile, Kharge said that in consonance with its long-cherished philosophy, the Congress Working Committee will craft a comprehensive roadmap to lead the party toward victory and strengthen the future of the nation and the people.
“Congress fought for and ushered in democracy, social justice, progress and equality in our great nation. We will continue to fight for national integrity and unity in diversity,” Kharge added.
The CWC is holding its meeting in Hyderabad, generating excitement among Telangana's party leaders and cadre as the state gears up for elections later this year.
The top leaders of Congress will deliberate on evolving a strategy for upcoming assembly polls in five states in the Congress Working Committee.
Notably, this is the first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee under Mallikarjun Kharge's presidency.
Talking to the reporters before leaving for Hyderabad, Kharge, said that Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi will be present in the meeting.
Sonia Gandhi along with Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi has arrived in Hyderabad to attend the meeting. 
"This is the first CWC meeting after I took charge as the party president. An extended working committee meeting will also take place tomorrow where discussions related to the party will be done. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and all senior leaders will be present in the meeting and have discussions regarding the upcoming elections in 5 states and plan accordingly. Discussions on the alliance (INDIA) will be done in the next meeting with our partners of the alliance," Kharge said.
An extended CWC meeting will also be held on September 17 and a public rally will be organised on the same day.
After the rally on the same evening, the Congress president will flag off the cavalcades of CWC members, PCC presidents, CLP leaders, and others to 119 Assembly constituencies of Telangana. (ANI)