Old timer A K Antony has been given charge of the sub-group to cast the party's net wider for electoral alliances, while maverick party general secretary Digvijay Singh heads the sub-group to look after Communications and Publicity.
Today's appointments make it clear that the Congress has geared up to face the next Lok Sabha elections, which could be preponed if the forthcoming Winter Session of Parliament rocks the UPA boat, with Trinamool Congress, the Left and the BJP gunning together on the FDI front.
Rahul Gandhi is presently the party general secretary, one among 18 general secretaries.
There are speculations over Rahul Gandhi being offered the post of Secretary General, but for this, an amendment to the party constitution may be required.
