Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday appointed Mallikarjun Kharge as in-charge of the party’s Maharashtra unit. Kharge replaces Mohan Prakash. “I thank Sonia Gandhi ji, Rahul Gandhi ji for giving me the opportunity. I also thank people of Maharashtra and state unit for their cooperation and love,” Mohan Prakash said. The Congress leader added that he was ready to play whatever role the party offered him. Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Ashok Chavan also welcomed the appointment of Kharge. Talking to PTI, Chavan said Kharge has handled state responsibilities for the party during the 2014 Lok Sabha and Assembly polls and was well acquainted with state politics.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday appointed Mallikarjun Kharge as in-charge of the party’s Maharashtra unit. Kharge replaces Mohan Prakash. “I thank Sonia Gandhi ji, Rahul Gandhi ji for giving me the opportunity. I also thank people of Maharashtra and state unit for their cooperation and love,” Mohan Prakash said. The Congress leader added that he was ready to play whatever role the party offered him. Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Ashok Chavan also welcomed the appointment of Kharge. Talking to PTI, Chavan said Kharge has handled state responsibilities for the party during the 2014 Lok Sabha and Assembly polls and was well acquainted with state politics.