Ajay Rai calls Congress workers ‘party soldiers’ after being removed as UP chief

Ajay Rai, who was serving as the president of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Indian National Congress, publicly responded after being replaced in the party’s state leadership. In his statement, Rai emphasized that the cadre of the Congress in the state remain dedicated, referring to them as “party soldiers.”

He said the decision to change the leadership does not diminish the commitment of the party’s grassroots workers, who continue to work for the organization’s goals. Rai’s remarks came shortly after the party announced the appointment of a new state chief.

Political analysts note that such reactions are common in internal party reshuffles, and Rai’s focus on the loyalty of the rank‑and‑file underscores the Congress’s attempt to maintain morale ahead of upcoming electoral contests.

The Congress leadership has not commented further on Rai’s comments, and the new chief is expected to take charge in the coming days.