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Aradhana Mishra Appointed UP Congress Chief Ahead of 2027 Elections
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News18•02-10-2026, 22:16
Aradhana Mishra Appointed UP Congress Chief Ahead of 2027 Elections
- •Aradhana Mishra, three-time MLA from Rampur Khas, has been appointed the new Uttar Pradesh Congress President, replacing Ajay Rai.
- •Mishra is the daughter of veteran Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari, continuing a strong family political legacy in Rampur Khas.
- •She first won the Rampur Khas bypoll in 2014 and retained the seat in the 2017 and 2022 Assembly elections, making her a three-time MLA.
- •Mishra previously served as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, establishing her as a prominent voice for the party.
- •Her appointment brings an experienced face to the top post, with a background in both electoral politics and party organizational work.
Key Questions Answered
The Congress party appointed Aradhana Mishra as the new state president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress, replacing Ajay Rai ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Aradhana Mishra is a three-time MLA representing the Rampur Khas constituency in Pratapgarh, a seat previously held by her father for nine consecutive terms.
Before becoming the state president, Mishra served as a local Block Pramukh in Pratapgarh and as the Congress Legislature Party leader in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
