Congress's Bhupesh Baghel visits Chandigarh to address Punjab internal strife ahead of 2027 elections
Bhupesh Baghel, the Congress's Punjab affairs in-charge, is visiting Chandigarh to address internal strife within the state unit ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Disgruntled leaders are reportedly camping in New Delhi demanding a meeting with central leadership, including former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the current PPCC chief, has downplayed the crisis and assured that Channi will meet Baghel soon.
19 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi skipped the Congress Working Committee meeting to prepare for a public administration exam.
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.
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