Congress appoints Aradhana Misra as UP chief, names Imran Masood working president

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1. Fri, 2 October 2026

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   • Times of India16:04first to report
     Congress appoints Aradhana Misra as UP chief, names Imran Masood working president
2. Sat, 3 October 2026

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   • Times of India10:07
     Congress resets Team UP: 5 clear messages for BJP and Akhilesh Yadav

     Congress has overhauled its Uttar Pradesh unit ahead of the 2027 UP assembly election, appointing three-time MLA Aradhana Misra Mona as state president and Imran Masood as working president. The Congress reshuffle brings Brahmin, Muslim, OBC, Dalit and women representation into its leadership team, signalling a push to rebuild its organisation, expand its social base and strengthen its position in talks with Samajwadi Party.

3. Mon, 5 October 2026

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   • Times of India16:35
     Congress 'elevates' Imran Masood: Muslim outreach or message to Akhilesh?

     In Uttar Pradesh, Congress is setting the stage for the 2027 assembly elections amidst complicated alliance dynamics with the Samajwadi Party. The selection of Imran Masood as state chief has ignited concerns about Congress's approach to the alliance and the contentious seat-sharing talks. Masood's clear statements on the party's electoral strategy suggest underlying tensions that might define their coalition's effectiveness in challenging the BJP.