Huzurnagar MLA N Uttam Kumar Reddy assumed the charge as the new president of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee, at Gandhi Bhavan on Sunday.
Madhira MLA Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka too assumed charge as the new Working President.
Earlier, Uttam Kumar visited the residence of his predecessor Ponnala Lakshmaiah where he was joined by TPCC Vice-President Mohammed Ali Shabbir, and the trio then proceeded to the residence of the Leader Of The Opposition K Jana Reddy. Later, Reddy came to Gandhi Bhavan in a colourful procession.
AICC Secretary R C Khuntia, CLP leader in the Council D Srinivas, former Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy, legislators including Dr J Geetha Reddy, Greater Hyderabad Congress President Danam Nagender and other senior leaders were present in large numbers at Gandhi Bhavan. (INN)