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After Raja Warring, Is Ajay Rai Next? UP Congress President Change Discussions Intensify
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News18•02-10-2026, 14:18
After Raja Warring, Is Ajay Rai Next? UP Congress President Change Discussions Intensify
- •Discussions are intensifying within the Congress party regarding organizational changes, particularly after Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring's resignation.
- •Speculation is rife that Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai might also be replaced, with Assembly elections due in both states in 2027.
- •In Punjab, Vijay Inder Singla's name is prominently discussed as the next president, while in UP, Congress MLA Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' is being considered.
- •Aradhana Mishra 'Mona', daughter of senior leader Pramod Tiwari, is currently the leader of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Legislative Party and represents a woman and Brahmin face.
- •The changes are crucial for the Congress to prepare for the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections in both states, focusing on organizational strength and alliance politics.
Key Questions Answered
Ajay Rai took over as the Uttar Pradesh Congress President in August 2023.
Congress MLA Aradhana Mishra 'Mona', who is the leader of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Legislative Party, is being discussed as a potential replacement for the state president post.
Following the resignation of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Vijay Inder Singla's name is at the forefront for the Punjab Congress President position.
