BM Sandeep replaces Meenakshi Natarajan as Telangana Congress In-charge
New Delhi: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday announced a change in its in-charge for the state of Telangana.
Acting on the directives of the Congress President, BM Sandeep has been appointed as the new AICC in-charge for Telangana.
The appointment takes effect immediately. A press release issued by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal said that the Congress president has appointed BM Sandeep as the AICC in-charge of Telangana with immediate effect.
The party also formally appreciated the contributions of the outgoing AICC in-charge, Ms Meenakshi Natarajan, who was a member of parliament from Mandsaur seat of Madhya Pradesh.
According to sources, she is going on study leave for two years to the UK. Meenakshi Natarajan had been serving as the AICC in-charge for Telangana until this change.
BM Sandeep, who has remained actively involved in the party’s organisational work over the years, has now been entrusted with this significant responsibility.
He has been assigned the task of overseeing the party’s affairs in Telangana, which is regarded as a key state in South India.
BM Sandeep, also known as BM Sandeep Kumar, is an Indian politician serving as AICC Secretary and Co-in-charge of Maharashtra for the Indian National Congress.
Hailing from Chikmagalur in Karnataka, he previously held roles as AICC Secretary for Gujarat, National and State Convener of the Rajiv Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sangathan in Karnataka, and returning officer for Indian Youth Congress elections.
Actively engaged in grassroots campaigns such as the “Vote Bachao – Desh Bachao” Andolan across Maharashtra districts, he coordinates organisational reviews and works closely with senior leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.
With the Congress currently in power in Telangana, these organisational changes are intended to further strengthen the party’s position in the state’s politics.
The role of an AICC in-charge is considered crucial for supervising the functioning of the state unit, reinforcing the organisational structure, and preparing the party for upcoming electoral contests.