Baghel meets Punjab leaders to ease party tensions over new leadership roles
On July 11, 2026, Bhupesh Baghel, AICC general secretary in-charge for Punjab, met with party leaders close to former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi at Rana Gurjit’s residence in Chandigarh. The meeting aimed to address party workers' sentiments after the announcement of Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as State president and Channi as campaign committee chairperson. Despite initial reluctance, Channi attended with senior leaders like Sukhjinder Randhawa and Bharat Bhushan Ashu. Baghel flew back to Raipur immediately afterward.
11 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Over 80 Congress leaders, including 12 MLAs, met with Bhupesh Baghel to advocate for the replacement of Punjab unit president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring.
14 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Internal conflict within the Punjab Congress intensifies as supporters of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi demand his replacement as PPCC president.
16 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Dissident Congress leaders, including Charanjit Singh Channi, agreed to support Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as Punjab unit chief after a meeting with AICC general secretary KC Venugopal.
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