New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the party's meet of General Secretaries and in-charges on Wednesday, and told the various newly appointed states in-charge of the party that they will be held "accountable" for the party's poll performance in their respective states.

Recently, Congress appointed Krishna Allavaru the state in-charge for the assembly poll bound Bihar.

He also discussed the organisational challenges in front of the party, and also criticising the centre over the handling of various issues, including Indian deportees being shackled by US, the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and alleged vote rigging in the elections.

While Kharge gave the opening remarks in the party meet, ...