The Indian National Congress has officially released the names of 53 district presidents for Bihar on March 30, 2026. This major restructuring is part of the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan aimed at rebuilding the party’s presence at the grassroots level. National President Mallikarjun Kharge approved the proposal to improve coordination before the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. A total of 43 new leaders have been given responsibilities while 10 existing leaders were repeated.
How many new faces are in the Bihar Congress district list?
The party has focused on fresh leadership by appointing 43 new faces across various districts in the state. AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal issued the formal order after detailed reports from district observers were submitted to the central leadership. The number of organizational districts in Bihar has been increased from 40 to 53 to ensure better management and outreach. This move is seen as a way to inject new momentum into party activities and foster better coordination among ground workers.
Key district appointments and leadership roles
Several important names have been included in this new list to lead the party in key areas. The selection process involved consultations with local officials and workers to ensure the right people were chosen for the job. Below are some of the notable appointments made in this reshuffle.
| District Name | Appointed President |
|---|---|
| Patna Town | Kumar Ashish |
| Araria | Mohammad Masoom Raza |
| Aurangabad | Anand Shankar Singh |
| Bhagalpur | Praveen Singh Kushwaha |
| Patna Rural-2 | Gurjeet Singh |
K.C. Venugopal stated that these appointments are a step towards making the organization stronger in Bihar. The leadership believes that this new structure will help the party perform better in the coming years by giving more power to local leaders. This is the most significant organizational change the Bihar Congress has seen recently.
