Uday Bhanu Chib Appointed as New President of Indian Youth Congress

Uday Bhanu Chib has been appointed as the new president of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC). He is the second leader from Jammu and Kashmir to head the IYC, following Ghulam Nabi Azad. Chib's appointment comes during a key assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir. He was previously the general secretary of IYC and president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Youth Congress.

Uday Bhanu Chib was appointed the president of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Sunday, marking him as the second leader from Jammu and Kashmir to hold this position after Ghulam Nabi Azad. This announcement aligns with a crucial three-phase assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir.

Chib succeeds Srinivas B V, whose tenure of over five years was noted for significant accomplishments, particularly his relief work during the Covid pandemic. Chib, who previously served as IYC's general secretary, promises to strengthen the Congress' youth wing.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge officially appointed Chib, while outgoing president Srinivas B V extended warm congratulations and praised the contributions of Rahul Gandhi in empowering young leaders.