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Politics
Ajay Rai Ousted as Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief, Declares Loyalty to Rahul Gandhi
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM
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Ajay Rai was relieved of his role as the chief of the Uttar Pradesh Congress after a decision by the party's central leadership. He responded by saying he remains loyal to Rahul Gandhi, likening himself to the mythological devotee Hanuman.
The Congress party’s central leadership announced that Ajay Rai has been relieved from his position as the chief of the Uttar Pradesh unit. The decision came after a review of the party’s performance in the state.
In a statement released shortly after the announcement, Rai expressed his continued loyalty to party leader Rahul Gandhi. He compared his devotion to that of the mythological figure Hanuman, saying, "I am Hanuman to Rahul Gandhi."
The move marks a significant shift in the party’s state leadership, though the identity of the new chief has not yet been publicly confirmed. Analysts suggest that the change aims to revitalize the party’s prospects ahead of upcoming elections.
Rai’s remarks underscore his commitment to the party’s central leadership despite the change in his role. The Congress leadership has not issued a formal comment on the replacement, but the decision reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen the party’s organizational structure in Uttar Pradesh.
In a statement released shortly after the announcement, Rai expressed his continued loyalty to party leader Rahul Gandhi. He compared his devotion to that of the mythological figure Hanuman, saying, "I am Hanuman to Rahul Gandhi."
The move marks a significant shift in the party’s state leadership, though the identity of the new chief has not yet been publicly confirmed. Analysts suggest that the change aims to revitalize the party’s prospects ahead of upcoming elections.
Rai’s remarks underscore his commitment to the party’s central leadership despite the change in his role. The Congress leadership has not issued a formal comment on the replacement, but the decision reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen the party’s organizational structure in Uttar Pradesh.