The data will first be digitised and the applications will be scrutinised, following which elections will be held.'

He said a membership drive was in progress in Tripura, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

'In one and a half years' time, the whole country will be covered and elections to select the youth wing office bearers will be completed,' Tanwar said.

Asked about the total number of members in the Congress youth wing, he said: 'As of now, the number is around three million. Since Tamil Nadu is a bigger state than states like Gujarat, Punjab and others, its share is high in the total now.'

Earlier, there was less sensitisation of the youth in states like Punjab and Gujarat, he added.