Former minister D. Sridhar Babu will head the manifesto committee. Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has been appointed as co-chairman.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi constituted two committees after consultations with senior leaders including general secretary Digvijaya Singh. She telephoned Raghuveera Reddy, who was in Anantapur, to congratulate him on his appointment.
Lakshmaiah and Uttam Kumar Reddy were present in the national capital.
Raghuveera Reddy told reporters in Anantapur that he is taking up the responsibility at a difficult time. He vowed to strengthen the party with the support of all leaders and workers of the party.
