'It will make no difference': UP Minister Slams Congress Over UPCC Reshuffle
UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar mocks Congress's new appointments, questioning their stance on women's reservation.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party following its recent organizational overhaul in the state. Reacting to the major leadership changes, Rajbhar asserted that the new appointments will fail to alter the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
No Impact on Political Landscape
The Congress party recently announced a significant reshuffle within the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC). As part of this overhaul, Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' has been appointed as the new UP Congress Chief, succeeding Ajay Rai. Additionally, Lok Sabha MP Imran Masood has been named the Working President of the UPCC.
Speaking to the media, Rajbhar dismissed the significance of these moves. "It will make no difference," he stated, suggesting that the changes are unlikely to shift the political momentum in the state.
A Jab at Religious Representation
In a pointed remark aimed at both the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, the Minister suggested a shift in leadership strategy. "The Congress should declare a Muslim leader as its Chief Ministerial face; this is my advice to the Samajwadi Party as well, given that they have garnered significant votes from the Muslim community," Rajbhar remarked.
Contradictions on Women's Reservation
The Minister also took aim at recent claims made by Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' regarding gender representation. Mishra had previously highlighted that under Priyanka Gandhi's leadership, the Congress party fielded 40 per cent women candidates in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Rajbhar countered this claim by highlighting the party's legislative history. "This is the same Congress that opposed the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly. With what face have they come to make demands?" he questioned, adding that these inconsistencies would certainly be raised among women voters.
Details of the UPCC Reshuffle
The organizational changes, approved by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, include several key appointments aimed at restructuring the state unit:
- Aradhana Mishra 'Mona': New President of the UPCC, replacing Ajay Rai.
- Imran Masood: 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.