Channi backs suspended MLA, deepening Punjab Congress factionalism ahead of elections
On Friday, former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi visited suspended MLA Madan Lal Jalalpur, signaling a rift with party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Jalalpur accused Warring of targeting him for raising concerns about the party's functioning. Channi criticized suspensions instead of addressing issues, while Warring defended his actions at a workers' meeting in Patiala. This deepens factionalism within Punjab Congress ahead of elections.
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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