"Beti Hun, Lad Sakti Hu": Aradhna Mishra Mona Ready for 2027 Polls
Newly appointed UP Congress chief Aradhna Mishra Mona vows to fight the 2027 elections alongside the INDIA alliance.
In a significant organizational shift within the Uttar Pradesh Congress, newly appointed state president Aradhna Mishra Mona has declared that the party is fully prepared to face the 2027 Assembly elections. Addressing a gathering of party workers following her appointment, she emphasized that the Congress will contest the upcoming battle alongside the INDIA alliance.
A New Dawn for UP Congress
Taking charge of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC), Aradhna Mishra Mona described her new role as the beginning of a "new dawn" for the state unit. She acknowledged the immense responsibility placed upon her by the party leadership, noting that the timeline leading up to the 2027 elections is demanding.
"This is a big challenge; time is short, and every Congress worker will have to work. Together, we must work with full strength," she stated, calling for unity and intense mobilization across the state.
"Beti Hun, Lad Sakti Hun"
Mona, who is the daughter of senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari, used her platform to highlight the party's commitment to women's empowerment. She personally identified with the party's "Beti Hun, Lad Sakti Hun" (I am a daughter, I can fight) campaign, positioning herself as a living example of that sentiment.
She reminded the audience of the strategic decisions made under the leadership of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, specifically citing the 2022 Assembly elections where the party fielded 40 per cent women candidates. According to Mona, this move serves as evidence of the Congress Party's long-standing dedication to empowering women in politics.
Strategic Alliance and Leadership Change
The appointment comes as part of a broader organizational overhaul by the Congress party as it prepares for high-stakes elections in both Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. In a move confirmed by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, Aradhna Mishra Mona replaces the outgoing state chief, Ajay Rai.
Mona, who previously served as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in the state assembly, is now tasked with revitalizing the party's presence in the state. Her primary mission remains clear: strengthening the INDIA alliance and ensuring the party is ready to fight the 2027 polls with maximum impact.
"We are ready for the 2027 elections, and the INDIA alliance will contest the elections with full strength. We will fight the elections with the entire alliance," she concluded.