Congress appoints Charanjit Singh Channi, Mukesh Agnihotri as observers

The Congress on Tuesday appointed Charanjit Singh Channi and Mukesh Agnihotri as AICC senior observers for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

While Channi is a former Punjab chief minister, Agnihotri is the Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed Channi and Agnihotri as AICC senior observers for the ongoing assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir with immediate effect, a party statement said.

The Congress on Monday released its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir polls, promising a slew of welfare measures for farmers, women and the youth. The party promised to provide inclusive and accountable governance while ensuring that the central government grants statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.