Hyderabad: The Congress party has appointed 36 new District Congress Committee (DCC) chiefs across Telangana, focusing on social representation. It gave priority to leaders from Backward Classes (BCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and minorities. The new list includes 15 BCs, five STs, three SCs, and three minority leaders—two Muslims and one Christian.
Three of the five ST appointees are from the Lambadi community, while two belong to the Gond community. The Lambadi group, which had earlier raised concerns over exclusion from cabinet roles, has now received greater representation. Congress sources said this decision aims to strengthen community confidence and promote equity in party leadership.
First-time MLAs and key city appointments
Five first-time MLAs have taken charge as DCC presidents. Medipalli Satyam (Choppadandi) will lead Karimnagar, Raj Thakur (Ramagundam) Peddapalli, Vedma Bojju (Khanapur) Nirmal, Chikkudu Vamsikrishna (Achampet) Nagarkurnool, and Beerla Ailayya (Aleru) Yadadri Bhuvanagiri.
In addition, the party named K. Deepak John, chairman of a Christian finance body, for Secunderabad and Shivasena Reddy, Telangana Sports Authority chairman, for Wanaparthy. For the first time, the cities of Khammam, Karimnagar, and Nizamabad received separate DCC chiefs. Deepak Chaudhary, Anjan Kumar, and Bobbili Ramakrishna were assigned these roles respectively.
Women gained ground in this reshuffle. The party named five women DCC presidents: Anksha Reddy (Siddipet), Atram Suguna (Kumurambheem Asifabad), Thota Deviprasanna (Bhadradri), Lakavat Dhanwanti (Janagaon), and Bhukya Uma (Mahabubabad). Anksha Reddy succeeds her father, Narsa Reddy, who currently faces a disciplinary inquiry.
The selection process relied on field reports from AICC observers. They gathered local feedback and compiled shortlists with community representation for each district. Based on this input, the high command finalised the appointments.
So far, the party has not announced DCC heads for Sangareddy and Ranga Reddy. In Sangareddy, many expected Nirmala, wife of former MLA Jaggareddy, to get the post. In Ranga Reddy, the delay reportedly stems from the district’s absence in the state cabinet.