In Punjab Reset, Congress Steers Clear Of 2022 Pitfalls, Sends Unity Message
The Congress party has retained Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as the state chief and Partap Singh Bajwa as Leader of Opposition, signaling continuity ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was appointed chairman of the Campaign Committee to lead the election drive. The appointments aim to balance social and regional representation while reducing internal rivalry, ensuring unity for the upcoming elections against the ruling AAP.
5 SEPT 2026
— NDTV
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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