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Major Shake-up in UP Congress: Aradhana Mishra to Replace Ajay Rai as State President?
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News18•02-10-2026, 14:09
Major Shake-up in UP Congress: Aradhana Mishra to Replace Ajay Rai as State President?
- •Speculation of a change in Uttar Pradesh Congress state president intensifies; Ajay Rai's Saharanpur visit canceled.
- •Sources suggest Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' has been finalized to replace Ajay Rai as state president.
- •Despite Rahul Gandhi's assurance to Ajay Rai, 'I am with you,' talks of change persist.
- •Reports indicate friction between UP Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam and Ajay Rai over organization and election strategy.
- •Aradhana Mishra, daughter of Pramod Tiwari, is a continuous Congress MLA from Rampur Khas, Pratapgarh, and current CLP leader.
Key Questions Answered
Aradhana Mishra's name has been finalized to replace Ajay Rai as the Uttar Pradesh Congress president, with several working presidents also set to be appointed.
Internal friction between state in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam and state president Ajay Rai regarding organization strategy and 2027 election alliance frameworks prompted the expected leadership changes.
Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' is a continuous Congress MLA from the Rampur Khas seat in Pratapgarh, currently serving as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the assembly and daughter of MP Pramod Tiwari.
