STEWARDGUNJ | NOVEMBER 12, 2026 | DWEEP TULIKA | ANDAMAN NEWS
More than 70 people reportedly joined the Congress party during a Karyakarta Sammelan (Workers' Conference) organised by the Bambooflat Block Congress Committee at Stewardgunj Panchayat Hall on November 12.
The programme was held under the leadership of Shri Sunder Rao, Block President, and Shri M.K. Hussain, Pradhan of Stewardgunj. Shri TSG Bhasker, Chairman of the ANTCC Campaign Committee, attended as the chief guest.
Among those present were ANTCC President Shri Rangalal Halder, Zilla Parishad Adhyaksh Shri P. Ummer, South Andaman District President Shri John Robert, City President Shri Mohd. Zubair, Mahila Congress State President Smt. Zubaida Begum, Fishermen Congress Chairman Shri Laxmi Narayan, RGPRS Chairman Shri O. Bashir, INTUC General Secretary Shri K.P. Aboobacker, Ferrargunj Pramukh Smt. Padmawathi and Ward No. 14 Councillor Shri Y. Joga Rao, along with other party leaders and functionaries.
According to a press release issued by the Congress party, a key highlight of the conference was the return of Shri A.R. Kumar, Pradhan of Shoal Bay, to the party along with his team. Shri A.P. Husainar, former Pradhan of Bambooflat-II, also joined the Congress with his supporters. The party stated that more than 70 people joined during the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Shri TSG Bhasker stressed the importance of party unity, strengthening the organisation at the grassroots level, the role of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) and effective campaigning. He urged party workers to work with dedication and coordination while maintaining closer engagement with the public.
He also welcomed the returning leaders and new members, expressing confidence that their participation would strengthen the Congress organisation in the region.
The conference concluded with party workers reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the organisation at the grassroots level, the press release added.