In New Delhi, the Congress announced on Monday a fresh wave of appointments that will shape the party’s outreach to India’s tribal communities and strengthen its national network.
Vikrant Bhuria, the party’s All India Adivasi Congress (AIAC) chairman, sent an official note from the party headquarters confirming that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the new members. Bhuria welcomed the appointees and stressed that the move is part of the Congress’s ongoing effort to give tribal groups a stronger voice in politics.
Advisory Council
The AIAC Advisory Council now includes senior leaders from across the country. Highlights are:
- Chhattisgarh – Deepak Baij, Phulodevi Netam, Mohan Markam, Kawasi Lakhma, Premsai Singh Tekam, Amarjeet Bhagat, Khelsai Singh, Rampukar Singh Thakur
- Gujarat – Tushar Chaudhari, Sukhram Rathva
- Jharkhand – Rameshwar Oraon, Sukhdeo Bhagat, Pradeep K. Balmuchu, Kalicharan Munda, Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Rajesh Kachhap
- Karnataka – Satish Jarkiholi, N.Y. Gopalakrishna, Kyathasandra N. Rajanna
- Kerala – I.C. Balakrishnan, P.K. Jayalakshmi
- Ladakh – Nawang Rigzin Jora
- Lakshadweep – Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed
- Madhya Pradesh – Umang Singhar, Omkar Singh Markam, Bala Bachchan, Dr. Vikrant Bhuria
Other states represented include Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttarakhand, each sending experienced leaders.
Special Invitees
The council’s Special Invitees feature a mix of current and former legislators. In Madhya Pradesh, the list lists Kantilal Bhuria, Pratap Grewal, Sanjay Uikey, Narayan Singh Patta, Phundelal Singh Marko and Surendra Singh Baghel. Leaders from Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttarakhand also joined the roster.
Tribal Advisory Council – North‑East States
The North‑East Tribal Advisory Council has been re‑constituted with powerful regional voices:
- Arunachal Pradesh – Kumar Waii, Nabam Tuki, Takam Sanjoy
- Assam – Bharat Ch. Narah, Biren Singh Engti, Atuwa Munda
- Manipur – G. Gaikhangam, Alfred Kanngam S. Arthur
- Meghalaya – Saleng A. Sangma, Wansuk Syiem
- Mizoram – Lal Thanhawla, Zodintluanga Ralte, Nihar Kanti Chakma
- Nagaland – S. Supongmeren Jamir, K.L. Chishi, K. Therie, C. Apok Jamir, S.I. Jamir, Rananthung Yanthan
This fresh assembly of leaders is expected to streamline coordination between tribal representatives, boost the Congress’s policy work on tribal welfare and development, and reinforce the party’s commitment to granting greater political representation to India’s tribal peoples.
The communications made by Bhuria were forwarded to President Kharge, central and state office‑bearers, and heads of party departments, marking a key step in the Congress’s tribe‑focused strategy.
Source: ianslive
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