Appointed as AICC Observer
AICC appoints RS Bali as AICC Observer for Chandigarh under the ‘Vote Bachao – Desh Bachao’ campaign
TNR News Network
Nagrota Bagwan
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed R. S. Bali, Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) and MLA from Nagrota Bagwan, as AICC Observer for Chandigarh under the ‘Vote Bachao – Desh Bachao’ campaign.
The Congress High Command’s decision to entrust RS Bali with this important responsibility reflects his organisational experience, dedication to the party and active role within the organisation. The appointment also marks an expansion of his responsibilities within the party.
On being entrusted with this responsibility, RS Bali expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge; Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party Smt. Sonia Gandhi; Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi; Congress General Secretary Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra; AICC General Secretary Shri K. C. Venugopal; and AICC in-charge of Himachal Pradesh Smt. Rajani Patil.
RS Bali said that the ‘Vote Bachao – Desh Bachao’ campaign is not merely a campaign, but a significant commitment to safeguarding democracy, the Constitution and every citizen’s right to vote. He stated that under the leadership of Shri Rahul Gandhi, questions surrounding vote theft, electoral transparency and democratic accountability are being raised prominently. The campaign aims to protect the rights of every eligible voter, ensure transparency in electoral rolls and strengthen public confidence in the democratic process.
He further stated that he would discharge his responsibilities as AICC Observer for Chandigarh with utmost sincerity and dedication, in accordance with the guidance and directions of the party’s senior leadership. His priorities will include coordinating with Congress leaders, office-bearers and workers in Chandigarh, taking the campaign effectively to the booth level, and making every effort to safeguard the rights of all eligible voters.
RS Bali reiterated that strengthening the Congress Party, protecting democracy and upholding constitutional values remain top priorities. He affirmed his commitment to discharging this responsibility with full dedication and living up to the trust placed in him by the party leadership.
Notably, the list of AICC-appointed Observers for the ‘Vote Bachao – Desh Bachao’ campaign includes several prominent national and state-level leaders, among them Dr. C. P. Joshi, former Union Cabinet Minister and former Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly; M. M. Pallam Raju, former Union Cabinet Minister; Prithviraj Chavan, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and former Union Minister of State; Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, former Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha and former Union Minister of State; Nabam Tuki, former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and former President of the Pradesh Congress Committee; Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Shukla; Dr. Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar and former Union Minister of State; Phulo Devi Netam and Chandrakant Handore, Rajya Sabha MPs; as well as J. D. Seelam, former Union Minister of State and former Rajya Sabha MP, and R. C. Kuntia, former Rajya Sabha MP and AICC General Secretary.
The inclusion of RS Bali alongside such experienced leaders including former Union Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, former Chief Ministers, Members of Parliament and senior organisational functionaries underscores his growing role within the organisation, the confidence reposed in him by the party leadership, and his political and organisational standing within the Congress Party.
