The Congress on Wednesday appointed Manikrao Thakre as AICC in-charge of Telangana affairs and Manickam Tagore as in-charge for Goa.

Dinesh Gundu Rao will continue as AICC in-charge of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

“Congress President has appointed Shri Manikrao Thakre as AICC In- Charge of Telangana, with immediate effect,” AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said in a communication.  Assembly elections in Telengana are slated for next year.

“Congress President has also appointed Shri Manickam Tagore as AICC In-Charge of Goa, with immediate effect,” Venugopal said.

“Appreciating their services, the party relieves Manickam Tagore as AICC In-Charge of Telangana and Dinesh Gundu Rao as AICC In-Charge of Goa,” the party said.