Dehradun: The Congress party has made a major change in its Uttarakhand unit to bring new energy and unity ahead of upcoming elections. Ganesh Godiyal has been appointed the new President of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC). This decision was announced by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal through a press release on Tuesday.
Along with this, two senior leaders have been given important responsibilities. Pritam Singh, who is a former state president, has been made the Chairman of the Campaign Committee. Dr. Harak Singh Rawat, a former cabinet minister, will now lead the Election Management Committee. These appointments are seen as a step to bring experienced leaders into key roles.
उत्तराखंड कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ नेता एवं पूर्व प्रदेश अध्यक्ष श्री प्रीतम सिंह जी को उत्तराखंड कांग्रेस चुनाव संचालन समिति का चेयरमैन बनने पर, तथा पूर्व मंत्री श्री हरक सिंह रावत जी को उत्तराखंड कांग्रेस चुनाव मैनेजमेंट कमेटी का चेयरमैन नियुक्त होने पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं एवं बधाई। pic.twitter.com/Yu8RCLPvfL
— Uttarakhand Congress (@INCUttarakhand) November 12, 2025
The Congress party has also made changes at the national level. Karan Mahara, the outgoing state president, has been made a special invitee member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC). The party thanked him for his work and contribution during his term.
Another big change is the appointment of Manoj Yadav as the new in-charge of Uttarakhand Congress. He will now guide the party’s work in the state and help in planning future strategies.
श्री गणेश गोदियाल जी को उत्तराखंड प्रदेश कांग्रेस कमेटी का अध्यक्ष बनने पर हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। pic.twitter.com/rPRlj13ybT
— Uttarakhand Congress (@INCUttarakhand) November 12, 2025
To further strengthen the party at the grassroots level, 27 new district presidents have also been announced. Some of the key names include:
Bhupendra Singh Bhoj from Almora, Arjun Chandra Bhatt from Bageshwar, Dr. Jaswinder Singh Gogi from Dehradun City, Baleshwar Singh from Haridwar, Kuldeep Kandhari from Rudraprayag, Murari Lal Khandwal from Tehri
These changes are being seen as a fresh attempt to revive the Congress party in Uttarakhand. Political experts believe that the party is trying to bring unity, direction, and energy to its organization. The new team includes both experienced leaders and fresh faces, which may help in connecting better with the public.
After the announcement, there has been a wave of enthusiasm among Congress workers across the state. Many believe that under Ganesh Godiyal’s leadership, the party will become stronger and more active on the ground.
With elections approaching, these changes are expected to play a big role in shaping the future of the Congress party in Uttarakhand. The party now hopes to regain public trust and perform better in the coming political battles.
