Lucknow: Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary assumed charge as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Aradhana Mishra Mona formally entrusted him with the responsibility.
Chaudhary represents the Pharenda Assembly constituency in Maharajganj district. After taking charge, he thanked the party’s national leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for placing their trust in him.
He said he would discharge his responsibilities with sincerity and commitment, ensuring that the Congress raised the concerns of people across Uttar Pradesh in the Assembly. He added that the party would highlight issues affecting the poor, oppressed and marginalised sections, along with matters concerning development and public welfare, irrespective of caste, religion or community.
Mishra congratulated Chaudhary on his appointment and expressed confidence that he would effectively represent the concerns of people across the state. She noted that the position had previously been held by prominent personalities, including freedom fighters, and said the party expected him to strengthen the voice of the people through the Assembly.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Anshu Awasthi announced the appointment and said Chaudhary’s leadership would help the party raise public issues more effectively.
Among those present to congratulate the new legislature party leader were former provincial Congress president Yogesh Dixit, former state general secretary Gaurav Chaudhary, Manish Hindvi, Sachin Rawat and several other party leaders and workers. They welcomed him by offering sweets and extending their wishes.
