Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed party leaders as AICC Senior Observers for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal. The appointments include former Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers, and other prominent leaders. The move comes ahead of the scheduled elections in these states, expected to be held in April and May.
In Assam, the party has named Bhupesh Baghel, D.K. Shivakumar, and Bandhu Tirkey as senior observers. Meanwhile, Sachin Pilot, K.J. George, Imran Pratapgarhi, and Kanhaiya Kumar will oversee the elections in Kerala. For Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the appointed senior observers are Mukul Wasnik, Uttam Kumar Reddy, and Qazi Mohammad Nizamuddin. In West Bengal, Sudip Roy Barman, Shakeel Ahmad Khan, and Prakash Joshi have been assigned as senior observers.
The Congress aims to strengthen its position in these states where it seeks to improve its electoral performance. The party’s decision to appoint senior leaders for these crucial elections underscores its strategy to enhance its presence and competitiveness. However, the absence of heavyweight leaders among the observers for West Bengal has sparked discussions about the party’s approach in the state.
