Channi Supporters Demand Punjab Congress Leadership Review
Former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and his supporters gathered at his residence, demanding a review of the Punjab Congress leadership by the high command. The gathering included senior leaders, former ministers, MLAs, and representatives from various organizations like NSUI. They expressed dissatisfaction with current state party chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, urging him to reconsider his position or step down. The Channi camp emphasized their desire for either Channi as the CM face or Punjab Congress president, arguing that the party needs a leader who can lead it back to power.
5 SEPT 2026
— 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.
— NDTV
The Congress High Command removed Bhupesh Baghel as Punjab Congress in-charge due to his inability to unite factions, making Sachin Pilot the new in-charge tasked with unifying the state's leaders.
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