Congress’s Outreach, Signal to Ally Before Polls: Aradhana Mishra New UP Chief, Imran Masood Working President
Party sources say the proposed overhaul could add several working presidents to widen representation in the state unit.
- On Friday, the Uttar Pradesh Congress began preparing for an organisational reshuffle to strengthen the party unit ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
- Discussions concerning the state organisation's future structure intensified after Ajay Rai met with Rahul Gandhi recently, prompting a review of internal coordination.
- Party sources indicate Aradhana Mishra, who represents Rampur Khas in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, may replace Ajay Rai as the party considers appointing a Brahmin leader.
- Proposed changes may include appointing several working presidents to ensure wider representation amid internal differences regarding political coordination with the Samajwadi Party.
- While the reported leadership change has generated attention, Congress has not issued an official announcement, and incumbent Ajay Rai remains in his post.
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Congress picks Aradhana Mishra as UP chief ahead of polls, Imran Masood working president
Congress has appointed Rampur Khas MLA Aradhana Mishra Mona as the new president of its Uttar Pradesh unit. The move replaces Ajay Rai and marks a leadership change announced by the AICC.
Congress rejigs UP unit ahead of 2027 Assembly polls; Aradhana Misra gets PCC chief’s post - The Tribune
The Congress on Friday changed the guard in Uttar Pradesh, replacing Ajay Rai with three-time Rampur Khas MLA Aradhana Misra Mona as Pradesh Congress Committee president and appointing Saharanpur MP Imran Masood as working president, in a significant organisational rejig months ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Discussions are rife regarding organizational changes within the UP Congress. According to sources, Aradhana Mishra is likely to be appointed state president, and Saharanpur MP Imran Masood is likely to be appointed acting president. The Congress is also considering appointing three acting presidents.
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