11/08/2026
PRESS NOTE
JOINING PROGRAMME AND IMPORTANT REVIEW MEETING HELD BY DISTRICT CONGRESS COMMITTEE SHOPIAN
Shopian, 11 August 2026:
An important Joining Programme-cum-Review Meeting of the District Congress Committee (DCC) Shopian was held today under the leadership of District President Ms. Shabnam Rather, with the participation of senior leaders, prominent functionaries and a large number of Congress workers and supporters.
The meeting held detailed deliberations on various important organisational and political matters, including the ongoing activities of the party, strengthening of the organisational structure, future political and organisational plans, forthcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Body (ULB) elections, and the formation and strengthening of a dedicated Core Team for the district.
LARGE NUMBER OF NEW WORKERS JOIN CONGRESS
A significant highlight of the programme was the joining of a large number of new workers and supporters into the Indian National Congress. The new entrants expressed their faith in the policies, principles and leadership of the Congress party and pledged to work actively for strengthening the organisation at the grassroots level.
Welcoming the new entrants, the senior leadership expressed confidence that their participation would further strengthen the Congress organisation and expand its reach among the people of District Shopian.
REVIEW OF ORGANISATIONAL PREPAREDNESS
The meeting also reviewed the functioning and ongoing activities of the party and discussed measures to improve coordination among workers, strengthen the organisational network and ensure greater participation at the grassroots level.
Detailed discussions were held regarding preparations for the forthcoming Panchayat and ULB elections, with emphasis on strengthening the party’s organisational presence, maintaining coordination among workers and ensuring effective grassroots-level preparedness.
CORE TEAM FORMATION DISCUSSED
The meeting further discussed the proposed structure and composition of the District Core Team and the selection of dedicated, experienced and capable members. The Core Team is intended to facilitate better coordination, organisational discipline and effective implementation of party programmes and decisions at the district and grassroots levels.
The leaders emphasised the importance of maintaining unity, discipline and mutual coordination among party workers and called for collective efforts to further strengthen the Congress organisation in District Shopian.
The meeting was attended by several senior leaders and functionaries, including:
- Ms. Shabnam Rather – District President, Shopian
- Haji Mohammad Yousuf – Ex-DCC President
- Riyaz Ahmad Manhas – Ex-DCC President
- Syed Mubashir Bashir – Vice President
- Mohammad Shafi Dar – General Secretary
- Aijaz Ahmad Bhat
- Dr. Sarwar Gul
- Mohammad Rafiq
- Muntazir Ashraf
- Shabir Ahmad
- Muzaffar Ahmad Hajam
The participants reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Congress organisation in District Shopian, maintaining unity and discipline, improving coordination at all levels and expanding the party’s organisational base among the people.
The Joining Programme-cum-Review Meeting concluded with a collective resolve to remain united, disciplined and fully prepared for the upcoming organisational and electoral challenges, while working with renewed dedication for the strengthening and expansion of the Congress organisation in District Shopian.
Issued by:
Ms. Shabnam Rather
District President, Shopian
Indian National Congress