Amit Chavda appointed as Gujarat Congress chief

New Delhi [India], Mar. 27 (ANI): Congress on Tuesday announced appointment of four-time party MLA Amit Chavda as chief of party's Gujarat unit, replacing Bharatsinh Solanki.

Amit Chavda is presently a legislator from Anklav in Anand district of central Gujarat and an active Congress worker since 1992.

"Congress president Rahul Gandhi has appointed Amit Chavda, MLA, as the president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee in place of Bharatsinh Solanki," an official statement read.

"The party recognises the service and contribution of Sri Bharatsinh Solanki, who has relinquished the responsibility as the GPCC president," the statement further read. (ANI)

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