Congress appoints Kunwar Singh Nishad as UP media chief

The Congress party has appointed Kunwar Singh Nishad as its Uttar Pradesh media chief. The move reflects the party's strategy to strengthen its outreach to Dalit and Most Backward Castes (MBC) communities ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.

Nishad's appointment underscores Congress efforts to rebuild its political presence in Uttar Pradesh, where the party has faced declining electoral fortunes in recent years. The focus on Dalit-MBC outreach is seen as part of a broader bid to consolidate non-BJP votes.