Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 29 December 2025
The Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) observed the 140th Foundation Day of the Indian National Congress on December 28, 2025, at the Congress Office in Sri Vijaya Puram.
The programme began with the hoisting of the Congress flag by ANTCC President Mr. Rangalal Halder at the party office premises. This was followed by a commemorative meeting held in the conference hall, where several senior leaders addressed party workers and supporters.
Among those who spoke on the occasion were ANTCC President Mr. Rangalal Halder, District Congress President Mr. John Robert Babu, ANTCC Spokesperson Mr. Tamil Selvan, Mahila Congress President Mrs. Zubaida Begum, Congress Seva Dal Chief Organiser Mr. T. Wajith, City Congress President Mr. Mohd. Zubair, Chairman of the Unorganised Workers and Employees Congress Mr. Tejashwara Rao, and Chairman of the Rajiv Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sangathan Mr. O. Bashir.
During the meeting, speakers reflected on the history of the Indian National Congress, its role in India’s freedom struggle, and its contributions to nation-building over the decades. They also spoke about contemporary political issues and the party’s position on constitutional values and democratic institutions.
The programme concluded with the distribution of sweets to mark the anniversary. Senior party leaders, block presidents, representatives of frontal organisations, Mahila Congress leaders, SVPMC councillors, and party workers were present during the event.
