<p>Addressing the reporters on Friday, after inaugurating the membership campaign of the party, he said that meets will convened at the block level to start the membership drive for 3 years. <br /><br />Former ministers, elected representatives and party office-bearers will take part in the block level meetings. November 19 is the last date for enrollment.<br />“We have set a target of 25,000 members for the first phase. After the registration, internal elections of the party will be held during mid December,” he said.<br /><br />Membership drive<br />He clarified that no matter how influential the person is, he has to work for registration of more and more members for the party. <br />Failing this, he will not be given any position in the party. He informed that after reorganisation of constituency, party too reduced 6 blocks to 4 blocks as 3 constituencies in Kodagu were reduced to two and only Madikeri, Somwarpete, Virajpet and Ponnampete blocks will continue to function. <br /><br />“Congress party is strong in Kodagu district. This district is like the back bone of the party and it must be strengthened further,” he said.<br />Former minister T John, District Congress President Veena Machaiah, KPCC Member T P Ramesh, Padmini Ponnappa and others were present at the press meet.<br /></p>
<p>Addressing the reporters on Friday, after inaugurating the membership campaign of the party, he said that meets will convened at the block level to start the membership drive for 3 years. <br /><br />Former ministers, elected representatives and party office-bearers will take part in the block level meetings. November 19 is the last date for enrollment.<br />“We have set a target of 25,000 members for the first phase. After the registration, internal elections of the party will be held during mid December,” he said.<br /><br />Membership drive<br />He clarified that no matter how influential the person is, he has to work for registration of more and more members for the party. <br />Failing this, he will not be given any position in the party. He informed that after reorganisation of constituency, party too reduced 6 blocks to 4 blocks as 3 constituencies in Kodagu were reduced to two and only Madikeri, Somwarpete, Virajpet and Ponnampete blocks will continue to function. <br /><br />“Congress party is strong in Kodagu district. This district is like the back bone of the party and it must be strengthened further,” he said.<br />Former minister T John, District Congress President Veena Machaiah, KPCC Member T P Ramesh, Padmini Ponnappa and others were present at the press meet.<br /></p>
