Congress Reshuffles UP and Punjab Leadership Ahead of Polls
Aradhana Misra named UPCC chief while Pargat Singh takes over Punjab Congress leadership ahead of upcoming elections.
In a decisive move to strengthen its organizational structure before upcoming high-stakes elections, the Congress party has announced a major leadership overhaul in both Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. The party has appointed new state presidents to spearhead its campaign strategies and grassroots mobilization efforts.
New Face for Uttar Pradesh Congress
In Uttar Pradesh, the Congress has appointed State MLA Aradhana Misra 'Mona' as the new president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC). She succeeds the outgoing state chief, Ajay Rai. Aradhana Misra, the daughter of senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari, brings significant legislative experience to the role, having previously served as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in the state assembly.
The restructuring in Uttar Pradesh also includes several key appointments to bolster the party's hierarchy:
- Imran Masood: Appointed as the Working President of the UPCC.
- Devinder Nishad and Alok Prasad: Appointed as Senior Vice Presidents.
- Chaudhary Virendra Singh: Named as the new Leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Uttar Pradesh.
Expressing her gratitude to the central leadership, Aradhana Misra stated that she would discharge her new duties with "complete dedication and integrity." Looking toward the 2027 electoral battle, she emphasized the necessity of maintaining alliance principles and mobilizing the youth to form an INDIA alliance government.
Pargat Singh to Lead Punjab Congress
Parallel to the changes in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress has appointed former Indian hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC). He takes over the mantle from Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned from the post on Friday.
The appointment, formalized by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, takes effect immediately. While the leadership at the top has changed, the party confirmed that existing working presidents, chairpersons, and co-chairpersons of various election-related committees in Punjab will remain in their current roles to ensure continuity.
The outgoing Punjab chief, Raja Warring, who had held the position since 2022, extended his congratulations to Pargat Singh on his new appointment.