Reading Congress’s UP reshuffle: How party is redrawing strategy for 2027
The Congress Party appointed Rajendra Pal Gautam as the new general secretary in charge of Uttar Pradesh, replacing Avinash Pande, as part of its strategy to strengthen its Dalit-OBC coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. This move is seen as a significant political message aimed at consolidating Dalit support and enhancing the party's position within the INDIA alliance. Further organisational changes are anticipated as the party prepares for the upcoming Assembly elections.