Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 11 (IANS) Newly appointed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Pargat Singh on Sunday assumed office here, pledging to fight for the rights, dignity and better future of the people of state. Despite rainfall, Congress leaders and workers turned up in large numbers, maintaining the enthusiasm at the event. Congress leaders described the gathering as a reflection of organisational unity and the commitment of workers to the political challenges ahead. St

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Rajya Sabha (Upper House) members Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal, who have recently migrated from AAP to BJP, have been nominated to the Committee on External Affairs and to the Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, respectively, in the freshly reconstituted Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees for 2026-27. Nishikant Dubey, another BJP leader, retains chairmanship of the Committee on Communications and Information Techn

The Trinamool Congress has lost the chairpersonship of two key Parliamentary panels as Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday reconstituted various department-related Parliamentary standing committees. While BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi has been appointed the new chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Commerce, replacing TMC's Dola Sen, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, leader of TMC's rebel faction, has replaced her former party colleague Kirti Azad as the chai

The Congress has appointed former India hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantonment MLA Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. The appointment comes as the party prepares for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections and follows consultations among senior leaders. Pargat, a Jat Sikh leader, was chosen over former minister Vijay Inder Singla. A three-time MLA, Pargat first won Jalandhar Cantonment in 2012 on a Shiromani Akali Dal t

This change comes after the party last month replaced its central in-charge, appointing Sachin Pilot in place of Bhupesh Baghel, as the latter was seen as partisan in a battle largely between camps led by Raja Warring and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi.

Raja Warring, MP from Ludhiana, resigned as Punjab Congress president on September 30, about six months before the 2027 Assembly elections, ending a tenure that began in April 2022 and was marked in recent months by open rivalry between his camp and Charanjit Singh Channi's.

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned as the president of the Punjab Congress after more than four years. His resignation follows a prolonged period of infighting over leadership roles within the party. Both Charanjit Singh Channi and Warring have seen shifts in their status amid ongoing power struggles. But has Congress really solved the Punjab crisis?

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 15 (IANS) Led by the newly appointed All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and in charge for Punjab, Sachin Pilot, the partys entire top leadership, sinking their differences after a long time, along with thousands of workers, marched on Tuesday towards the residence of Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, demanding his resignation for alleged abetment of the suicide of a Dalit, Gulzar Singh. However, the protestors were prevented from reaching Ch

The protest brought together the faction-ridden Punjab Congress, with state unit chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who has opposed Mr. Warring's retention as president, joining the march.

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Sachin Pilot's appointment as Punjab Congress in-charge brings new hope to party workers. He is seen as a capable leader who can unite various factions within the state unit. This move aims to strengthen the Congress party's position before the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections. Leaders like Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa welcomed the decision. The party is planning a statewide yatra to revive its organizational activities.

Sachin Pilots appointment as Congress general secretary in-charge of Punjab added another dimension to the battle for Punjab. The Congress, which remains a formidable force in the state, however, is ridden with factionalism. With state Congress leaders, particularly former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and state Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring locked in a bitter power struggle, Mr Pilot might just have been called in to face one of his most difficult assignments

The new Congress in-charge of Punjab talks of a blueprint for the State, says Charanjit Singh Channi has assured full support towards partys efforts

The Punjab meeting comes ahead of Rahul Gandhis proposed yatra; party hopes its aggressive stance over theshuddhikaranincident will help pacify former CM and Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi

Reports from Punjab are particularly disconcerting for the Congress. The raging battle between the camps headed by the state party chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi could well nix any chance of the Congress ousting the Aam Aadmi Party in next years election

ExChandigarh mayor seeks action against Charanjit Singh Channi over MA exam photo

New Delhi, August 23: The BJP has responded sharply to Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channis remarks regarding Sajjan Kumar, a former Congress MP convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. BJP spokesperson R.P. Singh has challenged Channi to obtain a statement from Rahul Gandhi during his upcoming visit to Punjab, implicating Jagdish Tytler as equally ... Read more BJP Challenges Channi to Hold Rahul Gandhi Accountable for 1984 Riots

Charanjit Singh Channi missed the Congress Working Committee meeting for an examination. He secured permission from the party high command to attend his exam. Channi is pursuing a master's degree in public administration at Panjab University. He plans to research policy reforms and public development for Punjab. Channi expressed confidence in Congress forming the next government in the state.

Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Randhawa shared the stage at Issru near Khanna, while Warring wasn't present, adding to the buzz around the party's growing factional divide.

Punjab party affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel failed to unite the Charanjit Singh Channi and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring factions during his nine-day Punjab visit.

The timing is important because Punjab Congress is again facing internal differences, mainly between former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and state Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.

Chandigarh, August 4: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Tuesday that the Congress party has consistently engaged in vote-bank politics, using the poor, backward classes, and Scheduled Castes solely for political advantage. Referring to former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Saini remarked that a leader who stood firmly with Punjab Congress during ... Read more Congress Exploits the Poor for Political Gain, Claims Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Punjab Congress faces internal strife as Charanjit Singh Channi supporters protest party meetings. Supporters demand Channi be declared chief ministerial face for upcoming elections. Party leaders issued warnings of expulsion for indiscipline amid ongoing disruptions. Hostile posters appeared targeting party in-charge Bhupesh Baghel ahead of strategy sessions. Ticket distribution remains a key factor fueling the ongoing leadership tussle.

Congress internal rifts in Punjab persist as Charanjit Singh Channi supporters disrupted party programs. Bhupesh Baghel warned of expulsion for indiscipline, emphasizing unity for upcoming elections. The party high command will decide the chief ministerial face after the Punjab Assembly polls. Baghel stressed strengthening the party at the booth level for electoral success. Warring highlighted the need for a strong organizational structure over individual popularity.

Jalandhar MP and ex-chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi skipped Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha and instead attended a protest in Faridkot.

Congress leadership struggles to unite Punjab leaders amid ongoing internal disputes. New leadership structure has triggered open conflict and fresh rounds of infighting. Former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi is now leading a revolt against the current party president. The party leadership appears firm this time, avoiding past mistakes of succumbing to pressure. Managing these divisions is critical for Congress to regain political ground in Punjab.

With less than a year to go for the 2027 Punjab Assembly election, the Congress finds itself grappling with another leadership tussle. Former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channis supporters have openly demanded that he replace Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), exposing the factional fault lines within the State unit. This brings back memories of the run-up to the 2022 Assembly elections, when months of confrontation between the then CM Am

Chandigarh, July 11: A highly anticipated meeting took place on Saturday between the rival faction of the Punjab Congress, led by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, and party General Secretary Bhupesh Baghel. After the meeting, MP Sukjinder Randhawa stated, Sometimes the party needs to reverse certain decisions We do not need compromise leaders. The ... Read more Rival Punjab Congress Faction Meets Bhupesh Baghel, Insists on Removing Warring

Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon accused the AAP government of rigging recent Morinda municipal elections. Dhillon stated that the BJP submitted a memorandum to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria seeking intervention. He alleged unprecedented irregularities and manipulation during the election process in Morinda. Meanwhile, Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi also accused the AAP government of election manipulation. Bhupesh Baghel is scheduled to meet Punjab Congress leaders amid internal p

Chandigarh, July 10: Amid discussions of alleged factionalism within the Punjab Congress and differences among senior leaders, state Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Wadding has dismissed any notion of conflict within the party. He clarified that former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi is his senior leader, and he is continuously learning from him. Wadding also ... Read more Raja Wadding Denies Factionalism in Punjab Congress, Emphasizes Learning from Senior Leaders

Ludhiana, July 10: Amid ongoing discussions regarding leadership within the Punjab Congress, senior leader and former chairman Krishna Kumar Baba emphasized that the final decisions rest with the high command. He urged all leaders and workers to respect these decisions. Baba advised former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja ... Read more Punjab Congress Leader Calls for Unity Amid Leadership Discussions

The overhaul of the Punjab Congress has sparked an internal turmoil; Charanjit Singh Channi has held meetings intended to convey his displeasure to the party high command

Former CM Charanjit Singh Channi shares photo of senior leaders backing him, signaling a dissident camp within Punjab Congress.

The appointments suggest that the Congress leadership has learnt lessons from the turmoil that had hurt the party before the 2022 assembly elections. Back then, the party had replaced Captain Amarinder Singh with Charanjit Singh Channi as Chief Minister.

State Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring keeps his job; former CM Charanjit Singh Channi to head campaign committee; three-term Lok Sabha member Manish Tewari is a notable omission