New Delhi, Jan 3: In a strategic move ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections, the Congress party has appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as Chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam, signalling a high-stakes push in the northeastern state.
The announcement was made through an official press release issued by AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal.
Priyanka Gandhi’s elevation to lead the Assam panel underscores the party’s intent to bring national leadership visibility to a region where electoral dynamics remain complex and competitive.
She will be joined by Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, Imran Masood, and Sirivella Prasad as members of the committee, tasked with shortlisting candidates and steering internal consultations ahead of the polls.
Alongside Assam, the Congress has also constituted Screening Committees for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal.
Madhusudan Mistry will chair the Kerala committee. For Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the committee will be led by T.S. Singh Deo. The West Bengal committee will be headed B.K. Hariprasad. (IANS)
