Ajay Maken Appointed Congress Party's New Treasurer Replacing Pawan Bansal

Ajay Maken has been appointed as the Treasurer of the All India Congress Committee, with immediate effect replacing Congress leader Pawan Bansal.

File Photo of senior Congress leader Ajay Maken

The Indian National Congress (INC) announced the appointment of senior leader Ajay Maken as its new treasurer, succeeding Pawan Kumar Bansal. Maken, known for his close association with Rahul Gandhi, has assumed this key role following his resignation as Congress general secretary in charge of Rajasthan several months ago.

In an official statement, party general secretary K C Venugopal confirmed the appointment, declaring that Ajay Maken would serve as the treasurer of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) with immediate effect. The statement also expressed the party's appreciation for the contributions of outgoing treasurer Pawan Kumar Bansal, who had been serving in an interim capacity after the unfortunate passing of Ahmed Patel.

 

The Congress party's statement on appointment of Ajay Maken as Treasurer.

Following the announcement, Maken took to X to thank the top Congress leadership and stated: "I assure both my leaders and the workers of our party that as a custodian of their contributions, I will work with the utmost diligence, honesty, and dedication."

I am currently in Raipur attending the screening committee meeting. I have been informed of my appointment as the treasurer of @INCIndia. This is indeed a significant responsibility.

I wish to extend my gratitude to Hon’able Congress President Sh. Mallikarjun @Kharge, former…

— Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken) October 1, 2023

Ajay Maken brings a wealth of political experience to his new position. He previously held the post of General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and is a valued member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC). His political journey has seen him serve as a minister in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, as well as in ministerial roles within the Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's Cabinet.

Over his illustrious career, Maken has been elected twice as a Member of Parliament and has served as a member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on three separate occasions. In addition to these roles, he has also held the esteemed position of President of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee.

This development comes at a crucial juncture for the Congress party as it seeks to revitalise its organisational structure and strategise for upcoming political challenges including assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, and Telangana, and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. 

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