Lucknow, : Indian National Congress General Secretary and Uttar Pradesh In-Charge Shri Avinash Pandey today completed his two-year tenure, marking a historic milestone for the party. Taking over the responsibility on December 23, 2023, in place of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Shri Pandey has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with State President Shri Ajay Rai to infuse Uttar Pradesh Congress with new energy and direction.Senior party leader and ‘Nyay Yoddha’ Ayaz Khan Achchoo
who served as former in-charge of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Social Media X Chairperson of Congress Seva Dal, and former UP Congress Social Media Coordinator—extended heartfelt congratulations to Shri Pandey and Shri Rai. He stated, “The two-year tenure of Shri Avinash Pandey Ji and State President Ajay Rai Ji is a shining story of UP Congress’s revival. Overcoming challenges like internal discord and funding issues, the Organization Creation Campaign has laid a strong foundation from the booth level. This will open the ‘Golden Gate of Victory’ in the 2027 Assembly elections. For millions of workers, it’s an inspiration that Congress has always been strong and is now even more powerful!”Organization Creation Campaign: Strong Foundation in Three PhasesThe campaign spanned six zones (West, Braj, Awadh, Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Rohilkhand), including zonal tours, district reviews, and a target of appointing 20 lakh office-bearers.
Acchu likened it to “a farmer’s field”—deeply sown seeds now ready to bear fruit. By connecting women, backward classes (Jat, Gujjar, Pasi, Nishad, Lodhi), and youth, the foresight of Shri Pandey-Rai strengthened the party’s grassroots hold by 30%.Key Achievements Over Two Years: From Challenges to Victory2023-2024: ‘Samvad Yatra’ spread Nehru-Gandhi ideology. Message of religious unity in Ayodhya. Contested 17 seats in INDIA alliance; won 7 Lok Sabha seats, second place on 10.2024: Launched Organization Creation Campaign on December 6; prepared five-tier structure (booth to state).2025: Reorganization in 100 days, panchayat election campaign, positive stance on SP alliance. Lucknow workshop, ‘Dharohar’ series, caste meetings. Preparations for ‘Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod’ rally; announcement to contest all 403 seats in 2027. 30% increase in youth and women workers.Acchu specially praised Shri Rai’s zonal meetings, district formations, and teamwork. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi also extended congratulations.New Beginning Towards 2027With participation from 6,280 workers, formation of 58 urban units, and SIR campaign, the party became people-centric.
Acchu added, “This hard work focused on employment, vote protection, and social justice. Congress’s bird is taking flight—’Golden Gate of Victory’ will open in 2027!”
