The Congress party announced 'Donate for desh,' an online crowd-funding drive from December 18, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's 'Tilak Swaraj Fund.' K C Venugopal introduced the initiative, emphasizing equitable resources and opportunities in India.
The 'Donate for Behtar Bharat' campaign, marking 138 years of the party's journey, invites contributions in multiples of Rs 138 or more. Two platforms, donateinc.in and the Congress website, will facilitate donations. The campaign officially launches in New Delhi on December 18 and will focus primarily online until December 28, engaging in ground campaigns thereafter to solicit at least Rs 138 from each household.
State-level officials and office bearers are urged to strategically engage potential donors. A Nagpur rally on December 28 anticipates 10 lakh participants. Ajay Maken outlined donation criteria for Indian citizens above 18, ensuring contributors receive certificates for their support.
Key Points:
1. The Congress party is set to kickstart an online crowd funding campaign called 'Donate for desh' from December 18, drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi's 'Tilak Swaraj Fund' in 1920-21.
2. Congress General Secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal announced the initiative, aiming to empower the party towards creating a more equitable and opportunity-rich India, reminiscent of Gandhi's vision.
3. The campaign, 'Donate for Behtar Bharat', pays homage to the Indian National Congress' 138-year journey, inviting supporters to donate multiples of Rs 138 or higher amounts, symbolizing the party's commitment to a better India.
4. Donations can be made through two channels: the dedicated online portal, donateinc.in, and the official Indian National Congress website, www.inc.in.
5. The Congress President will officially launch the campaign on December 18 in New Delhi, coinciding with the activation of the donation link.
6. The initial focus will be on online contributions until December 28, the foundation day, followed by ground campaigns including door-to-door visits aiming for contributions of at least Rs 138 from each house.
7. State unit chiefs are urged to raise awareness via press conferences and social media, encouraging participation and donations.
8. Various party officials and leaders, including state-level office bearers, elected representatives, DCC Presidents, PCC Presidents, and AICC office bearers, are encouraged to contribute amounts of Rs 1,380 or more to support the campaign.
9. The strategic approach involves identifying potential donors among party well-wishers and functionaries, targeting substantial contributions for the campaign's success.
10. Additionally, the party plans a significant rally in Nagpur on December 28, the foundation day, expecting participation from around 10 lakh workers and leaders from across India. Donors, Indian citizens above 18 years of age, will receive a donation certificate for their contributions.
(With Agency Inputs)
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