Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the Congress party's screening committee for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. This marks a significant organizational role for the Congress leader as the party prepares for polls in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal. The screening committees are tasked with shortlisting candidates, with final selections to be made by the Congress Central Election Committee. This appointment is seen as a strategic move by the Congress to strengthen its position in Assam, where it aims to regain power.