Harshwardhan Sapkal Named Maharashtra Congress Chief in Leadership Overhaul

The Congress hopes to rebuild its base in Maharashtra following poor election results, appointing Sapkal and Wadettiwar to key leadership roles.

Harshwardhan Sapkal, former MLA from Buldhana, has been appointed Maharashtra Congress President, replacing Nana Patole.
The leadership change follows the Congress's poor performance in the 2024 state assembly elections, where it won only 16 seats.
Sapkal, known for his grassroots work and Gandhian principles, is seen as a close confidant of Rahul Gandhi and has held several organizational roles within the party.
Vijay Wadettiwar, former Leader of Opposition, has been named the leader of the Congress Legislative Party in Maharashtra.
The appointments aim to strengthen the party's position in the state ahead of upcoming local body elections and counter the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition.