Guwahati, Nov 12: In a bid to reconnect with the people and rebuild its grassroots strength, the Assam Congress has launched a new outreach drive that will see its leaders spend nights in villages across the state.

The decision, aimed at deepening the party’s mass connect ahead of upcoming polls, was finalised during a meeting of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) at Rajiv Bhavan on Wednesday.

The meeting, chaired by AICC general secretary and Assam in-charge, Jitendra Singh, saw the participation of APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, MP Pradyut Bordoloi, senior leader Rakibul Hussain and several other legislators.

The idea, party leaders said, is to "bridge the gap between politicians and the people", listen directly to their concerns, and rebuild faith in the Congress as a party of the

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