Bihar Congress announces new party committees ahead of assembly poll

PATNA: The Congress today announced new party committees for Bihar with 15 vice presidents and 25 general secretaries ahead of crucial state poll later this year.

The list of new office bearers approved by Congress President Sonia Gandhi was released here by BPCC chief Ashok Choudhary at a press conference.

In the new team, there would be 76 Secretaries and 43 Organising Secretaries.

There would be 12 spokespersons in different districts. It includes Sunil Rai, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Rai, Choudhary told reporters.

The state Congress Executive committee would have 77 members including CLP leader Sadanand Singh, Congress General Secretary Shakil Ahmad and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar.

The party also announced new district presidents and vice presidents.

All party committees were dissolved after general election last year. Congress had won two seats in alliance with RJD and NCP.