The Congress has appointed Punjab Minister Vijay Inder Singla as the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretary, attached to party treasurer Ahmed Patel.

AS per an AICC release, the Congress interim chief has appointed Singla the AICC Secretary with immediate effect and will look after party properties and assets.

INC COMMUNIQUE

Important Announcement regarding appointment of Shri Vijay Inder Singla as Secretary, AICC by Hon’ble Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi pic.twitter.com/0MnKoFqFXM

— INC Sandesh (@INCSandesh) December 31, 2019

Singla, perceived close to Rahul Gandhi, is PWD Minister in Punjab and MLA from Sangrur.