The Madhya Pradesh Congress will organise a 10-day residential training camp for its district presidents at Pachmarhi from November 2 to 12, 2025, in what is being seen as a major organisational exercise ahead of future electoral battles.
State Congress General Secretary (Organisation) Sanjay Kamle confirmed that AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will guide participants during the programme. Rahul Gandhi is expected to remain present for at least two days, while Kharge will interact with the district chiefs on key sessions.
The Congress high command has long considered district presidents the backbone of the party organisation. They serve as the crucial link between grassroots workers and state leadership, responsible for mobilising cadre, shaping local strategies, and executing central directives on the ground. A well-trained and motivated district unit is often viewed as the foundation for the party’s electoral performance.
In Madhya Pradesh, where the Congress is seeking to revive its organisational strength after recent political setbacks, the role of district presidents becomes even more significant. Earlier training and orientation camps for district heads — including the one held in 2023 at Pachmarhi — were designed to prepare leaders for election campaigns, instill ideological clarity, and improve booth-level management. The upcoming programme is being positioned as a continuation and expansion of that effort.
According to party insiders, the sessions will include modules on leadership development, effective communication, social media outreach, and strategies to counter the BJP’s dominance in the state. Special emphasis will be placed on welfare schemes, grassroots activism, and connecting with youth and women voters. Senior Congress leaders from the state are also expected to join the camp, ensuring direct interaction between the central leadership and local units.
By convening district presidents in a single intensive programme, the Congress high command aims to reinforce discipline, unity, and accountability within the organisation. With both Kharge and Rahul Gandhi set to lead sessions, the camp also signals the importance the central leadership attaches to Madhya Pradesh, a state that remains politically pivotal. Party strategists believe empowering district presidents with clear direction and renewed motivation will be critical in building a robust ground force capable of carrying forward Congress’s message in the months ahead.