Oommen Chandy appointed Congress in-charge of Andhra Pradesh, replaces Digvijay Singh

After the crucial Karnataka assembly election, Congress on Sunday appointed Oommen Chandy as the general secretary of the All-India Congress Committee (AICC). Chandy will replace Digvijay Singh, who is presently in charge of Andhra affairs.

Also, Gaurav Gogoi has been appointed as Congress in-charge of West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. He will replace CP Joshi.

"The party appreciates the hard work and contribution of Shri Digvijaya Singh, who will be stepping down from his responsibility as AICC General Secretary in-charge of Andhra Pradesh, statement from party general secretary," Ashok Gehlot said.

He also said that the party appreciates the hard work and contribution of Dr CP Joshi, who will be stepping down from his responsibility as AICC General Secretary in-charge of West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.