Congress appoints Rajendra Pal Gautam, Sanjay Dutt as AICC in-charge for UP, Haryana

The Indian National Congress party has announced a reshuffle of its leadership, appointing new AICC in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Odisha. These changes include new roles for Rajendra Pal Gautam, Sanjay Dutt, and Lalji Desai.
Why it matters
Internal organizational changes in a major political party can significantly impact regional election strategies and party stability.
The Congress on Friday (June 26, 2026) appointed party leaders Rajendra Pal Gautam and Sanjay Dutt as AICC in-charge for Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
The report is a factual summary of official party appointments without partisan analysis.
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