PANAJI
All India Congress Committee has appointed Dinesh Gundu Rao as the new in-charge of its Goa desk, replacing Chella Kumar, who has been put in charge of Odisha.
The former Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president has been given the charge of Goa, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
In a tweet, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Girish Chodankar wrote, “@INCGoa welcomes @dineshgrao as our new incharge & wishes a successful tenure as incharge of TN & Puducherry. We also acknowledge the commitment & dedication of @DrAChellaKumar in Goa since 2013 - THANK YOU. We wish him success in new assignment of Odisha.”
Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat on Saturday took to Twitter to support the Congress High Command’s decision.
“Welcome the appointment of @dineshgrao as In-charge of Goa. I am sure, he will guide the @INCGoa towards victory in the next assembly elections, to provide people friendly & sensitive administration. Thanks to Smt Sonia Gandhi ji & Shri @RahulGandhi ji for his appointment,” Kamat tweeted.
In a separate tweet, Kamat also thanked Chella Kumar for his guidance and support.
Meanwhile, Chella Kumar has tested positive for Covid-19 and has requested all those who have come in contact with him to get tested and to take the necessary precautions.
