Mangaluru: Emphasizing that grassroots preparedness for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is critical to securing victory in the 2028 Assembly elections, Minister for Health and Family Welfare U T Khader called upon party workers to face the upcoming political challenges with unity and courage.

Addressing party workers during his first visit to the District Congress Committee (DCC) office in three years, the Minister stressed that the immediate focus must be alert ground-level organization during the SIR period. He noted that securing the booth level is the essential foundation required to win the 2028 elections, as well as the upcoming Corporation, Zilla Panchayat, and local body polls.

Dignity of Office and Constitutional Governance

Reflecting on his recent political journey, Khader recalled his tenure as Assembly Speaker. “When I became Speaker, there were discussions that people from the coastal region could not speak with proper pronunciation. The past three years have gone smoothly, and I have upheld the dignity of the office,” he stated, adding that he never utilized outside influence and was rewarded strictly based on performance.

He underlined the importance of sticking to foundational values, noting: “The Constitution is the remedy to the country’s problems. When governance is carried out in accordance with the Constitution, people of all sections can live peacefully and a strong India can be built.”

Resilience and Local Unity

Advancing a message of patience and internal party strength, Khader reminded workers that insults and criticism are natural elements of political life that must be endured while staying focused on long-term goals. He strongly cautioned against internal conflicts, stating that damaging a local leader ultimately damages the party organization.

Khader also highlighted the appointment of B K Hariprasad as the new KPCC president, calling it a matter of great pride for the coastal region and a strong reason for everyone to work together in unison.

Concluding his address, the Minister expressed immense gratitude to ordinary voters and ground workers, comparing his emotional return to the DCC office after three years to the joy of returning home after a long stint working abroad.