The Congress on March 18 appointed Rajesh Kumar the new president of its Bihar unit, replacing Akhilesh Prasad Singh ahead of the state assembly elections, PTI reported.
Rajesh Kumar is an MLA while Akhilesh Prasad Singh is a Rajya Sabha MP.
"The Congress president has appointed Rajesh Kumar, MLA, as the president of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect," AICC general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal said in a statement.
"The party appreciates the contribution of the outgoing PCC president Dr Akhilesh Prasad Singh, MP," the statement said.
The change comes soon after the appointment of Krishna Allavaru as in-charge of party affairs in Bihar where assembly polls is due later this year.
By appointing Rajesh Kumar, the Congress is seen to be sending a clear message that it aims to strengthen its base among Dalit voters. The move is also expected to impact the party라이브 바카라 equation with the RJD, with which it is in alliance in the state, in future seat-sharing negotiations.
With inputs from PTI.
