LUCKNOW, July 16 -- The Uttar Pradesh Congress will soon announce its state and other committees, following which the process of identifying potential candidates for the 2027 assembly elections will begin, party's state in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam said on Thursday.

Gautam concluded his two-day state visit on Thursday after holding over a dozen meetings with UP Congress president Ajay Rai, party office-bearers, former candidates and representatives of various frontal organisations. "The meetings focused on preparations for the 2027 assembly elections. Former candidates were asked to strengthen their grassroots connect. Our 'Janata Manifesto', highlighting issues concerning the people, will also be released soon," he said.

Gautam said p...