Pawan Kumar Bansal was appointed as interim treasurer after the demise of Ahmed Patel.
The Congress on Sunday appointed its senior leader Ajay Maken as the new treasurer, replacing Pawan Kumar Bansal, who was appointed as interim treasurer after the demise of Ahmed Patel.
“Congress president has appointed Ajay Maken as the treasurer of the All India Congress Committee, with immediate effect,” party general secretary KC Venugopal said in a statement.
“The party appreciates the contribution of the outgoing treasurer Pawan Kumar Bansal,” the statement further said.
Taking to microblogging website X (formerly Twitter), Maken said, “I am currently in Raipur attending the screening committee meeting. I have been informed of my appointment as the treasurer of Congress.”
“This is indeed a significant responsibility,” he added.
He further extended his gratitude to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and KC Vengugopal for “for placing their trust” in him.
“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,” Maken added.