Mumbai: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced new appointments for the party’s legislative wing in Maharashtra. The appointments include key leadership roles in both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council, aiming to strengthen the party’s functioning in the state legislature.

List Of Legislative Assembly Appointments

In the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, senior leader Amin Patel has been appointed as the Deputy Leader of the Congress Legislative Party. Former minister Amit Deshmukh will serve as the Chief Whip, ensuring party discipline and coordination among MLAs. Vishwajit Kadam has been given the role of Secretary, while Shirishkumar Naik and Sanjay Meshram have been appointed as Whips to assist in legislative proceedings.

List Of Legislative Council Appointments

For the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Satej alias Bunty Patil has been named as the Group Leader of the Congress Party. Abhijit Wanjari will take charge as the Chief Whip, responsible for managing party strategies in the upper house. Rajesh Rathod has been assigned as a Whip to support the party’s legislative work.

The appointments are seen as part of Congress’s efforts to streamline its leadership and strengthen its position in the Maharashtra legislature ahead of crucial political developments in the state.

Harshwardhan Sapkal Takes Over As Maha Congress Chief

Meanwhile, newly-appointed Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal officially assumed office on Feb 18, pledging to strengthen the party’s organization and lead it back to power in the state.

Sapkal’s appointment came as a surprise to many in political circles, as he was a relatively lesser-known figure within the party. The decision sparked mixed reactions, with some Congress loyalists expressing disappointment, particularly on social media, where they expected a more seasoned leader to take charge.

However, Sapkal remained unfazed by the criticism and embraced the challenge with confidence. During his inaugural speech, he made a powerful statement by quoting the iconic lines, "Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai, zor kitna baazue kaatil mein hai...", signaling his determination to lead the party with vigor.

The event was attended by key Congress leaders, including Ramesh Chennithala, Nana Patole and former Chief Ministers Prithviraj Chavan and Sushilkumar Shinde, who extended their support to the new state president.