Uttar Pradesh Congress names new president, pledges organisational drive across 403 seats

The Congress party in Uttar Pradesh has installed a new state president, who addressed party workers and media representatives on the party's strategic outlook. He affirmed that the coalition talks with regional partners are on schedule, signalling a coordinated front ahead of upcoming elections. The leader highlighted that the immediate priority is to reinforce the party's grassroots network, targeting every one of the state's 403 assembly constituencies. He urged volunteers to intensify outreach, recruit new members and strengthen local committees to improve electoral competitiveness. The statement comes as the Congress seeks to revive its presence in a state traditionally dominated by rival parties.