Cong core panel discusses roadmap for Raj elections

JAIPUR: Congress core committee members held a meeting at PCC to discuss the roadmap for the assembly polls on Sunday. The meeting concluded late in the evening and saw discussions on ticket distribution, campaign strategy, social media, and countering BJP propaganda.
The meeting was attended by CM Ashok Gehlot, party general secretary K C Venugopal, state in charge S S Randhawa, former deputy CM Sachin Pilot, Speaker C P Joshi, state president Govind Singh Dotasra, disaster minister Govind Ram Meghwal and Mohan Prakash.
“The members held discussions on the timeline of the release of tickets and held a review on seats where they have almost finalized the names. Discussion was also held on ways to approach the rebels in order to minimize the damage to the party,” said a party source.
Of 10 members, 8 attended the meeting which went on from 6 pm to 10 pm. Venugopal was scheduled to leave for Delhi at 10pm but had to cancel his travel plan as the meeting lasted for quite long.