Congress Dissolves Odisha Pradesh Committee After Electoral Defeat

In the wake of disappointing results in both Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has dissolved the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee. The restructuring aims to strengthen the party with new leadership. The incumbent District Committee Presidents will act as interim leaders until new appointments are made.

In a significant move following the party's underwhelming performance in recent elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has dissolved the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee. This decision includes the dissolution of the PCC president, office-bearers, District/Block/Mandal Committees, and associated departments, as per an official statement.

Current District Committee Presidents will serve as acting presidents until the new appointments are finalized, the statement further clarified.

Sarat Pattanayak, the now-former president of Odisha PCC, will be replaced, making way for new leadership aimed at revamping the party. 'We are committed to strengthening Congress in Odisha and ensuring its return to power,' stated Ajoy Kumar, Congress' Odisha in-charge.