New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- The Congress party is grappling with an internal rift in Uttar Pradesh, where Assembly elections are scheduled to be held next year. The developments come after the party faced a similar internal feud in Punjab, which is also due to go to the polls next year.

In Uttar Pradesh, differences have emerged between state president Ajay Rai and All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam. A few days ago, high command stepped in to address the volatile situation in its unit in Punjab, and changed the AICC in-charge tasking Sachin Pilot with the new assignment.

Amid the rift reports, there is also a growing speculation that Ajay Rai, could be replaced in the next couple of days. Rai could be replaced b...