Congress to Convene Major Booth Level Assistant Convention in Mangaluru

The Congress party will host a major convention for its booth-level assistants (BLAs) in Mangaluru to streamline electoral roll registrations. The strategic regional meeting aims to train grassroots workers from four key coastal and Malnad districts, ensuring complete voter inclusion ahead of upcoming political cycles.

K Harish Kumar, President of the Dakshina Kannada Congress Committee, addresses a press conference at Congress Bhavan in Mangaluru on Saturday.

The Congress party will hold a convention of its booth-level assistants (BLAs) from Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada districts at Kudmul Rangarao Town Hall in Mangaluru on June 23.

Speaking to journalists in Mangaluru on Saturday, K. Harish Kumar, the head of the Dakshina Kannada Congress Committee, stated that the majority of BLAs representing 1,912 polling booths across Dakshina Kannada will participate in the convention. Additionally, 25 selected booth-level assistants from Chikkamagaluru, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada districts are set to attend the training initiative. The newly appointed chief of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, B.K. Hariprasad, will attend the regional event.

Senior Congress strategist B. Ramanath Rai emphasized that the political organization remains deeply committed to guaranteeing that every eligible citizen is registered during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program. The gathered BLAs will receive specialized training to help citizens submit necessary documentation and forms for voter roll enrollment. “We will ensure that no valid voter is denied his or her right to vote,” Rai asserted.

Mr. Rai further alleged that the SIR process faced execution issues in West Bengal, whereas authorities in Kerala successfully registered every eligible individual.

Meanwhile, Mr. Kumar expressed support for the recent declaration by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar regarding an upcoming Cabinet assembly in Mangaluru. Mr. Shivakumar remains focused on advancing infrastructure in Coastal Karnataka and has instructed administrative officials to swiftly eliminate technical roadblocks and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) policy restrictions hindering regional growth.

Future Outlook

The upcoming convention marks a synchronized effort by the Congress party to reinforce its foundational network across the coastal belt of Karnataka. By modernizing its booth-level operations and focusing on voter enrollment accuracy, the party seeks to build a robust electoral framework. The integration of administrative solutions for long-standing regional grievances, such as the CRZ regulatory hurdles, indicates a dual strategy of grassroots mobilization paired with targeted governance initiatives to capture public trust ahead of future state mandates.

FAQs

When and where will the Congress booth-level assistant convention take place?

The convention is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at the Kudmul Rangarao Town Hall located in Mangaluru.

Which districts are participating in this political training program?

The event will bring together booth-level assistants from four districts: Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada.

Who are the prominent Congress leaders leading this initiative?

The convention will feature Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President B.K. Hariprasad, senior leader B. Ramanath Rai, and Dakshina Kannada Congress Committee President K. Harish Kumar.

What is the primary objective of training the booth-level assistants?

The main goal is to train the assistants to effectively support citizens in completing forms and submitting documents required for the Special Intensive Revision electoral roll exercise.

What administrative update was welcomed by the Dakshina Kannada Congress Committee?

The committee welcomed Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s decision to hold an official Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru to resolve technical hitches and Coastal Regulation Zone restrictions.