Ahead Of 2024 Polls, Sachin Pilot, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Get Key Responsibilities

The major reshuffle in the Congress Party includes 12 new general secretaries and 11 state in-charges.

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New Delhi: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress has undergone a significant organizational reshuffle. Sachin Pilot now holds the position of General Secretary for Chhattisgarh, marking a major responsibility shift. In Uttar Pradesh, Avinash Pandey replaced Priyanka Gandhi as General Secretary. The party has given Ramesh Chennithala charge of Maharashtra.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra who has been relieved from the post of AICC in-charge of UP Congress will now hold only organisational responsibility without any portfolio.

Mukul Wasnik assumed leadership in Gujarat, while Randeep Singh Surjewala oversees Karnataka. Jairam Ramesh has been appointed the General Secretary in charge of communications, and KC Venugopal handles organizational duties. 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been relieved from the post of AICC in-charge of UP Congress. Sachin Pilot appointed as in-charge of Chhattisgarh Congress. Ramesh Chennithala appointed as AICC in-charge of Maharashtra. pic.twitter.com/rbmHumcBEa — ANI (@ANI) December 23, 2023

Ajay Maken continues as the party treasurer. The reshuffle includes 12 new general secretaries and 11 state in-charges. This strategic move, following recent electoral setbacks, aims to fortify the party for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled before May 2024.