Hyderabad, Nov. 14 -- With senior party leader Rahul Gandhi in the city, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday, November 14, appointed BM Sandeep in place of Meenakshi Natarajan as its in-charge for Telangana with immediate effect.

This settles speculation over Natarajan's replacement, which began after reports emerged that she might move abroad for higher studies.

In a press note, the AICC wrote, "The Honourable Congress President has appointed Shri BM Sandeep as the AICC In-charge of Telangana, with immediate effect."

"The party appreciates the contributions of the outgoing AICC In-charge Ms Meenakshi Natarajan," it added.

Sandeep will oversee the party's organisational affairs in Telangana. His appointment comes amid ...