The Congress party has appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the Chairperson of the Screening Committee for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. This appointment is part of the formation of screening committees for five poll-bound states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal. The committees are tasked with finalizing candidate lists. Gandhi's role in Assam is seen as a significant push by the Congress to regain political ground in the northeastern state, where elections are anticipated in March-April. Political reactions to her appointment have varied, with rivals interpreting it as a sign of internal party dynamics.