New Delhi, May 26 (UNI) Ahead of the Assam assembly elections, Congress president Mallikarjun on Monday appointed Gaurav Gogoi as the Assam Congress chief with immediate effect.
Gogoi will replace Bhupen Kumar Borah, party general secretary KC Venugopal said in a statement.
Moreover, Kharge also appointed Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Roselina Tirkey and Pradip Sarkar as working presidents.
The party appointed Bhupen Kumar Borah, Debabrata Saikia, Pradyut Borodoloi and Rakibul Hussain as chairpersons of Campaign Committee, Coordination Committee, Manifesto Committee and Publicity Committee respectively.
These appointments too are with immediate effect.
Meanwhile, Gaurav Gogoi expressed grateful to Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for giving him this responsibility.
While praising the former PCC president Bhupen Kumar Borah, Gogoi said, “I would not have been here without the guidance of my parents and the support of my family especially my wife and children”.
“It is a blessing to work with so many dedicated and inspiring senior leaders and workers in the Congress party in Assam. Their wisdom, experience and dedication to the party has taught me many things. I look forward to work with my seniors and colleagues,” the Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha said.
“In the days to come I will seek the blessings of the people of Assam. I am confident that together we can create a better future for our state. Joi Ai Axom ! Jai Hind!” he added.
