Sachin Pilot replaces Bhupesh Baghel as Punjab in-charge, aims to ease factional disputes
On Saturday night, Sachin Pilot was appointed by the Congress central leadership as Punjab in-charge, replacing Bhupesh Baghel, who moved to Assam. This move aims to resolve friction within Punjab's state unit, where former CM Charanjit Singh Channi and others sought a change in leadership from Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Pilot’s appointment was welcomed by key leaders but the impact on ongoing factional disputes remains uncertain ahead of 2027 polls.
5 SEPT 2026
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The Congress central leadership appointed Sachin Pilot as Punjab in-charge, replacing Bhupesh Baghel, to address internal friction within the state unit.
— NDTV
The Congress appointed Sachin Pilot as the new in-charge of Punjab Congress, replacing Bhupesh Baghel.
6 SEPT 2026
— NDTV
Bhupesh Baghel, appointed in July 2023 to mediate Punjab's internal conflicts, was replaced by Sachin Pilot by late August 2023 due to escalating factional disputes and public unrest.
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