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Congress High Command Appoints Lalji Desai as New AICC In-Charge for Odisha, Replacing Ajay Kumar Lachhu Ahead of Key Political Challenges

NewsRabindra Sahoo27 Jun 2026

Bhubaneswar, June 27 {UDN}:  The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed Lalji Desai as the new in-charge of the Odisha Congress. He replaces Ajay Kumar Lachhu, marking a key organisational change in the party's state leadership.

Extra line: The leadership reshuffle is expected to strengthen the Congress organisation in Odisha ahead of upcoming political activities and elections.