The decision to launch the agitation was taken at a meeting of the presidents and other office-bearers of the district Congress committees, which was also attended by senior party leaders along with PCC president PC Joshi.

Joshi told The Pioneer that the aim of the agitation was to highlight the "misdeeds of BJP the Government" during its rule of four-and-a-half years.

The district units of the party have been asked to stage dharnas and organise rallies at the district headquarters. Senior leaders of the party would participate in these dharnas at certain places.