Lucknow, Oct. 2 -- Former Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) president Ajay Rai on Friday thanked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the party's top leadership for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the state unit, after the Congress appointed Aradhana Misra Mona as the new UPCC president.

In a post on X, Rai said the party's fight was continuing and extended his "heartfelt best wishes" to all the newly appointed office-bearers, including the new UP Congress president.

"I will remain grateful to @RahulGandhi ji and the Congress top leadership for life for entrusting the responsibility of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President to an ordinary worker like me. The fight is still ongoing. My heartfelt best wishes to all...