# Indian National Congress election prep

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-national-congress-election-prep
> Updated: 2026-08-06T18:13:55.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

In early August 2026 the Indian National Congress began a series of organisational initiatives ahead of upcoming state elections. On 3 August the party announced a comprehensive review of its grassroots structure in West Bengal, dispatching All India Congress Committee observers to all 32 districts to assess local units and guide the appointment of district presidents. The same announcement detailed the creation of a six‑member Alliance Committee for Goa, tasked with seat‑adjustment and poll strategy for the 2027 Goa Assembly election.

Three days later, on 6 August, the Congress expanded its preparatory efforts in Goa by appointing a new leadership team for the state’s social‑media department. Himanshu Tivarekar was named head, supported by vice‑presidents and coordinators, to strengthen digital outreach, counter opposition narratives, and engage young voters. The move reflects the party’s broader emphasis on digital campaigning as part of its election‑readiness strategy.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Indian National Congress appoints new social media team for Goa unit

The AICC has installed Himanshu Tivarekar as head of Goa Congress's social media unit, with Lincoln Gomes and Ajmal Saiyed as vice‑presidents and a team of coordinators, aiming to boost digital outreach in the

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-national-congress-appoints-new-social-media-team-for-goa-unit

### 2026-08-06: Indian National Congress Announces Organizational Overhaul in Chandigarh and Goa

The Congress party is revamping its Chandigarh unit with new district president recommendations and launching a fresh social‑media team in Goa, part of a broader organisational overhaul.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-national-congress-announces-organizational-overhaul-in-chandigarh-and-goa

### 2026-08-03: Indian National Congress launches organisational reviews in West Bengal and Goa

The INC is sending AICC observers to all West Bengal districts and has set up a Goa Alliance Committee led by Manikrao Thakare to boost election strategy ahead of upcoming state polls.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-national-congress-launches-organisational-reviews-in-west-bengal-and-goa

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