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Congress Revamps UP Strategy: Targets Brahmin-Muslim-Dalit-EBC Coalition for 2027 Polls
- •The Congress is strategically rebuilding its organization and social coalition in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls, focusing on Brahmins, Muslims, Dalits, and Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs).
- •Recent organizational reshuffles include the appointment of Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' (Brahmin) as state president and MP Imran Masood (Muslim) as working president.
- •Devendra Nishad (EBC fishing community) and Dalit leader Alok Prasad have been appointed as senior vice-presidents, reflecting the party's inclusive approach.
- •The party's efforts to expand its base are evident with Swami Prasad Maurya discussing joining the INDIA bloc and eight-time MLA Shyam Sunder Sharma returning to the Congress.
- •Over 114 prominent leaders and office-bearers from various parties, including former Bahraich municipal chairman Haji Rehan Khan Arhti and senior OBC leader Ramveer Chaudhary, recently joined the Congress.
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Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Congress appointed Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' as state president and MP Imran Masood as working president. Additionally, the party named Devendra Nishad and Dalit leader Alok Prasad as senior vice-presidents of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee.
Apna Janata Party president Swami Prasad Maurya held talks with Rahul Gandhi on joining the INDIA bloc, while eight-time former MLA Shyam Sunder Sharma returned to the Congress. Furthermore, over 114 prominent leaders and office-bearers from various parties joined the Congress in the presence of Uttar Pradesh in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam.
The Congress is working on rebuilding its organisation and electoral base through a social coalition targeting Brahmins, Muslims, Dalits, and extremely backward classes. This strategy involves bringing leaders from these diverse social groups into the party organization ahead of the 2027 assembly polls.
