Assembly Elections: Rajesh Kumar Takes Charge as Bihar Congress President
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Synopsis
On March 18, 2023, Congress appointed MLA Rajesh Kumar as the new President of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections. This strategic move aims to strengthen the party's grassroots organization and outreach in Bihar.
Key Takeaways
- Rajesh Kumar appointed as Bihar Congress President.
- Focus on mobilizing Dalit voters.
- Strengthening media and publicity operations.
- New leadership and strategic appointments in Congress.
- Efforts to revitalize grassroots organization.
Patna, March 18 (NationPress) In preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections later this year, the Congress party has appointed Rajesh Kumar, an MLA, as the new President of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) on Tuesday.
He takes over from Dr. Akhilesh Prasad Singh. This announcement was made by Mallikarjun Kharge, the National President of Congress. Rajesh Kumar represents the Kutumbha Assembly constituency in Aurangabad district.
He is a member of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community and originates from the Obra block. Professionally a businessman, he completed his education at St Columbus College, Hazaribagh (Ranchi University).
As the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections draw near, the Congress is actively working to bolster its presence in the state.
The party is focused on rallying Dalit voters and revitalizing its grassroots organization. Recently, on Monday, Congress appointed seven important officials to enhance its media and publicity initiatives.
A letter from the Chairman of the Congress Media and Publicity Wing, dated March 17 (Monday), revealed the appointment of Abhay Dubey as a national media coordinator, alongside researchers Jyoti Kumar Singh and Satyendra Singh Raghav, and coordinators Priyanka Gupta, Prakash Meena, Ritu Singh, and Teena Karamveer.
This strategic move indicates Congress's aim to strengthen its media operations and grassroots outreach.
In a significant organizational shift, the central Congress leadership has designated Krishna Allavaru as the new Bihar in-charge, indicating a fresh strategy.
Furthermore, Alka Lamba, the National Women’s Congress President, has been tasked with mobilizing women voters in the state. Both Krishna Allavaru and Alka Lamba have been actively visiting Bihar, engaging with party workers, local leaders, and women’s groups.
Their initiatives demonstrate a concerted effort to rejuvenate the party’s support base, challenge the dominance of the BJP-JDU, and gear up for a robust electoral contest in 2025.
With changes in leadership, enhancements in media strategies, and grassroots engagement, Congress is laying the groundwork for a vigorous campaign in Bihar.
These strategic appointments indicate that Congress is enhancing its outreach to formulate a coherent election campaign aimed at strengthening its foothold in Bihar. The party's forthcoming actions will be pivotal as it strives to reclaim its influence in the state.
