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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
P. Sujatha Varma

Despite heavy odds, Congress hopes to be on a roll in Andhra Pradesh

The clear signs of resurgence of the Congress in the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh are creating noticeable ripples in the already complex equations.

A decade after being decimated from the political scene in Andhra Pradesh due to public anger over bifurcation of the State, the grand old party is leaving no stone unturned to make a comeback. The victory in Karnataka and Telangana spurred the Congress leaders to up their game in Andhra Pradesh which is gearing up for the forthcoming elections.

The ball started rolling for the Congress with Y.S. Sharmila taking over the reins of the party in the State as its president. Andhra Ratna Bhavan, the party office in Vijayawada, which wore a deserted look in the last many years, is now bustling with activity with senior party leaders holding series of meetings to motivate the cadres.

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