'Will discharge responsibility with complete honesty': Aradhana Misra named UP Congress President
Aradhana Misra 'Mona' takes charge as UP Congress President, vows honesty and inclusive politics for the 2027 elections.
In a significant leadership reshuffle for the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh, Aradhana Misra 'Mona' has been appointed as the new President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC). Following her appointment, the veteran leader expressed her profound gratitude to the party's top leadership and pledged to serve the organization with unwavering integrity.
A Promise of Honesty and Dedication
Speaking to the media shortly after the announcement, Misra, a fourth-generation Congress leader, thanked Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for reposing faith in her leadership. She emphasized her commitment to the role, stating, "I belong to the fourth generation of my family in the Congress, and I will discharge this responsibility with complete dedication and honesty."
Reiterating the core ideological values of the party, Misra highlighted that the Congress remains committed to social unity and inclusive politics within the state. "For the Congress party, caste, community, and religion have never been issues of political contention. The Congress is a party that has taken the entire nation along and will continue to do so. We will take everyone along—every caste, every community, and every religion," she asserted.
Strategy for the 2027 Assembly Elections
Looking toward the future political landscape of the state, Misra confirmed that the INDIA bloc intends to mount a united front for the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. While acknowledging the strength and vigor the alliance will bring to the contest, she noted that the strategic decisions regarding the battle—including the scale and manner of the campaign—will be determined by the party's top leadership.
Addressing her relationship with her predecessor, Ajay Rai, the newly appointed state chief shared a warm sentiment, describing Rai as a brother figure. "Ajay Rai ji is like an elder brother to me. His affection and blessings have always been with me, and they will continue to be so in the future," she added.
New Appointments and Leadership Changes
The leadership overhaul includes several key appointments to strengthen the party's organizational structure in the state:
- Imran Masood (Lok Sabha MP): Named as the Working President of the UPCC.
- Devinder Nishad and Alok Prasad: Appointed as Senior Vice Presidents.
- Chaudhary Virendra Singh: Appointed as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Uttar Pradesh.
The party also formally acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing chief, Ajay Rai, during this transition.
Pramod Tiwari Predicts Victory in 2027
The appointment has been met with strong support from within the party. Aradhana Misra's father, senior Congress MP Pramod Tiwari, expressed immense confidence in her ability to lead the party to victory. Having served in various capacities—including Block Pramukh, MLA, and Leader of the CLP—Tiwari believes Misra is uniquely equipped to handle the responsibilities of the presidency.
"Mona ji represents the fourth generation of a family that has been with the Congress party through every single moment," Tiwari stated. He further predicted a massive shift in the state's political landscape, asserting that under her guidance, the Congress will form the next government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be "wiped out."