Harshwardhan Sapkal Takes Helm as Maharashtra Congress Chief, Pledges Reforms

Sapkal, a lesser-known but seasoned Congress leader, vows to rebuild the party through merit-based appointments and ideological focus following electoral setbacks.

• Harshwardhan Sapkal officially assumed the role of Maharashtra Congress president, succeeding Nana Patole, who resigned after the party's poor performance in the state assembly elections.
• Sapkal emphasized a fresh start for the party, rejecting favoritism, casteism, and money power, while committing to merit-based appointments within the organization.
• In his inaugural speech, Sapkal called for accountability from both leaders and workers for past electoral failures and urged unity to strengthen the party's ideological foundation.
• The new president criticized the BJP for allegedly exploiting defections and internal divisions in opposition parties, describing it as a sign of weakness rather than strength.
• Sapkal, who comes from a non-political background, plans to consult district leaders and office-bearers to draft a roadmap for revitalizing the Congress in Maharashtra.

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