Overview
- AICC general secretary K C Venugopal announced the appointment with immediate effect in an official statement.
- Krishna Allavaru exits the IYC role and is overseeing party affairs in Bihar, where voting is scheduled for November 6 and 11.
- Sharma comes from Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh and has longstanding ties to the NSUI, including the 'Haath Uthao' local-issues campaign.
- He has worked with Rahul Gandhi and was active against Agniveer recruitment during the 2024 Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.
- Youth Congress figures describe this as Sharma’s first formal post despite years of behind-the-scenes organising.