The format is much like the manner in which the Labour Party functions in the UK or Democrats in the US, explained a party source. It's like Germany which has party foundations while Japan has its own model of think tanks, sources said. A seven-member group from Telengana was in Gujarat to learn from the experience of the central team that was deputed there. Madhya Pradesh goes to assembly polls later this year and in Telengana, Congress is hopeful of to gain ground.Sources said Congress legislature party (CLP) leaders in different states are also going to be supported by the respective state teams as part of Rahul's overall plan. Several CLP leaders have shown keen interest in this new style of functioning.

Source: Times of India January 07, 2018 21:00 UTC