While some within the party blame it on too much hype surrounding its poll strategist Prashant Kishore, the fact remains that Congress has more at stake in this UP election than ever in the past. His remarks were condemned by party leader Digvijaya Singh.
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The Congress on Thursday named actor-turned-politician its party chief in Uttar Pradesh ahead of state elections in 2017.
The announcement of Babbar’s appointment was made by party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad during a press conference in Delhi.
On Kashmir unrest, he said that the “gains made by the erstwhile UPA government in the border state have been nullified by the fatalistic policies of the NDA government”. Masood himself also told the Indian Express that it was a wrong choice of words, but said he would not apologies until Modi apologises for Gujarat.
Congress has so far remained tight-lipped on her role but several party leaders have batted for her assuming a bigger role and canvassing for the party all over the state.
Priyanka was also present at the Uttar Pradesh strategy meeting at 10 Janpath, the residence of her mother and party president Sonia Gandhi’s residence, on Monday. There are still a few days left for the session to commence and Congress will have a party meeting before it to ponder over the issue.
Amidst all the speculations, there are certain things which are clear: Priyanka Gandhi will campaign beyond Amethi and Rae Bareli but “in which capacity, to what extent and under what role?’ is still the question”. He has favoured Priyanka becoming pro-active and campaigning throughout the state.
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Raj Babbar will replace Nirmal Khatri, who has now been appointed chairperson of the Screening Committee.
