At the Congress briefing today, party’s chief spokesman Randeep Surjewala faced a volley of questions on Priyanka becoming the campaign chief of the party in Uttar Pradesh and Dikshit its Chief Ministerial candidate. On Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Satya Dev Tripathi had said that Priyanka will step out of her family pocket boroughs of Amethi and Rae Bareli to campaign for the party all over the state. When asked whether Priyanka would participate more actively in Congress’ election campaign in UP, 78-year-old Dikshit said she would be a “great asset” and will be “welcomed”. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may be announced as the party’s face in Uttar Pradesh assembly elections as party members believe her ‘influential personality’ will be an asset for the party. A senior party leader, who declined to be identified,said that a change in the UPCC Chief is also on the cards.

Source: Indian Express July 05, 2016 14:15 UTC