Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Congress Appoints Sunil Sharma as Jaipur Urban Chief
The Congress party has appointed Sunil Sharma as the new president of the Jaipur Urban District Congress Committee.
This comes two years after he was dropped as a candidate due to his association with a right-wing group called The Jaipur Dialogues.
Sharma has defended his secular credentials and commitment to the Congress party.
Party leaders have stated that his appointment was carefully considered and that he is known for his clean image and good oratory skills.
The controversy arose because The Jaipur Dialogues is known for criticizing the Congress party online.
Despite this, Sharma has been reinstated, and he aims to promote inclusive nationalism and democratic principles.
Sunil Sharma appointed as the president of the Jaipur Urban District Congress Committee by the Congress party.
Sharma was previously dropped as a candidate in 2024 due to his association with The Jaipur Dialogues, a right-wing outfit.
Sharma defended his secular credentials and commitment to the Congress party, stating his focus is on preserving democratic and secular principles.
Party leaders emphasized that Sharma's appointment was carefully considered and that he is known for his clean image and good oratory skills.
The Jaipur Dialogues is known for criticizing the Congress party online, which caused controversy when Sharma was initially announced as a candidate.
- Who
- Sunil Sharma, appointed as the president of the Jaipur Urban District Congress Committee by the Congress party.
- What
- Appointment of Sunil Sharma as the new Jaipur Urban chief despite previous controversy.
- When
- The appointment was announced in 2024.
- Where
- Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- Sharma is known for his clean image, secular credentials, and expansive knowledge, making him a suitable candidate despite past controversies.
- Name
- Sunil Sharma
- Position
- President of Jaipur Urban District Congress Committee
- Previous Controversy
- Association with The Jaipur Dialogues
- Party Leader
- Congress
- Appointment Date
- 2024
- Previous Role
- Chancellor of Suresh Gyan Vihar University
- Controversial Organization
- The Jaipur Dialogues
- Current Focus
- Secular and democratic principles