DEHRADUN: In a strategic move signaling the commencement of preparations for the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections, the Congress High Command has initiated a significant overhaul of the state party organisation. Ganesh Godiyal has been appointed as the new President of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC).
Harish Rawat, the former Chief Minister, hailed the changes as extremely significant and entirely positive. He noted that the changes have brought a fresh wave of energy.
"Just as transformation began from Uttarakhand in 2002, the beginning of change will once again originate from this state this time," Rawat asserted. "The BJP’s sunset will occur from Uttarakhand. Once again, the sun will rise for Congress in Uttarakhand."
The reshuffle also sees former State President Pritam Singh elevated to the post of Campaign Committee Chairman, while senior leader and former cabinet minister Harak Singh Rawat has been tasked with leading the Election Management Committee. These organisational adjustments have reportedly injected a fresh wave of enthusiasm among the party cadres across the state.
The formal assumption of charge by the new leadership on Sunday saw a major congregation of senior party figures at the state headquarters in Dehradun. Former CM Rawat was prominently present, lending his weight to the new structure.
Addressing the media, Rawat welcomed the changes, describing them as "entirely positive." He highlighted the palpable energy surrounding the transition.
"Today, the enthusiasm among Congress workers to welcome our new President is unprecedented," Rawat stated. "From the airport right up to the Pradesh Congress office, there is a massive gathering of workers. The Congress hand and the tricolour are visible everywhere."
Rawat further congratulated the party workers for displaying such vigor, especially in the wake of the recent electoral setback in Bihar. He emphasised that the current unity sends a clear message: "The party still possesses full strength and vigour."
In an exclusive conversation with TNIE, former CM Rawat drew parallels with the past, predicting a decisive victory in the next polls.
"Just as transformation began from Uttarakhand in 2002, the beginning of change will once again originate from this state this time," Rawat asserted.
He concluded with a powerful declaration aimed at the ruling party: "The BJP’s sunset will occur from Uttarakhand. Once again, the sun will rise for Congress in Uttarakhand."
The ceremony marking Godiyal's taking charge was attended by several key stakeholders, underscoring a unified front within the state unit.