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Congress reshuffle signals early 2026 push
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee has made some big changes in Digboi.
They appointed Bishnu Jaisey as the new president of the local Congress committee.
This is part of their plan to get ready for the 2026 elections.
The party wants to do better in Digboi, which is currently held by the BJP.
Many important leaders were there to support Jaisey.
They said he is a good choice because he knows the area well and can help the party connect with the people.
Jaisey said he will focus on making the party stronger at the local level and talking about issues that matter to the people.
Other experienced leaders also said this is a good move for the party.
The Congress seems to be working hard to get ready for the next elections.
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee has appointed Bishnu Jaisey as the new president of the Digboi Block Congress Committee.
This move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the party's grassroots leadership ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
The appointment has energized the local Congress unit, with strong support from party workers and leaders.
Senior leaders highlighted Jaisey's organizational commitment and ability to unite the party as key qualities for the role.
Jaisey plans to focus on strengthening booth-level committees and mobilizing party cadres to prepare for the upcoming elections.
- Who
- Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, Bishnu Jaisey, BJP
- What
- Organizational reshuffle and appointment of new president
- Where
- Digboi, Assam
- When
- January 16, 2024
- Why
- To strengthen grassroots leadership and prepare for the 2026 Assembly elections
Key facts
- Location
- Digboi, Assam
- New President
- Bishnu Jaisey
- Party
- Assam Pradesh Congress Committee
- Opposition Party
- BJP
- Upcoming Election
- 2026 Assembly elections
Quotes
Biraj Rajkonwar
Secretary, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee
“Bishnu Jaisey’s elevation was a recognition of his long-standing organizational commitment and service to the party in Digboi. He noted that the Congress leadership had chosen to entrust electoral responsibility to experienced grassroots leaders capable of reconnecting the party with voters at the local level.”
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Rajib Moran
Vice president, Disaster and Rehabilitation Management Department, APCC
“The organisational change had infused fresh momentum into the Congress ranks and marked the beginning of a more assertive phase of political activity in the constituency. He indicated that the party would pursue a sustained campaign in the run-up to 2026, focusing on issues of governance and public concern.”
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Bishnu Jaisey
President, Block Congress Committee, Digboi
“His immediate focus would be on strengthening booth-level committees, mobilising party cadres, and raising issues affecting the local population. He added that the Congress would approach the 2026 Assembly elections in Digboi with unity and organizational discipline.”
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Sources
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