Congress Veteran Dhanushkodi Athithan Advocates for Transforming Party into a People’s Movement

Dhanuskodi Athithan, a veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, emphasized the importance of grassroots initiatives for the party. He highlighted the effectiveness of addressing local issues as a key strategy for maintaining the partys strength, particularly in regions like Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari districts. Athithan noted that the Congress partys continued influence in these areas is largely attributable to its commitment to community engagement and responsiveness to the needs of the populace. His remarks come amid ongoing discussions within the party about revitalizing its approach in order to strengthen its presence in various constituencies ahead of upcoming elections.