Elections 2026

Analysis: Why Congress Picked Amarinder Warring Over Charanjit Channi

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.

12 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
Amarinder Singh's Return Buzz: Will It Strengthen Congress Or Deepen Crisis

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.

8 Aug 2026 11:16 pm
Congress Exploits the Poor for Political Gain, Claims Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

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

4 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
Trouble for Punjab Congress mounts as Channi on Warring path

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.

4 Aug 2026 12:25 am
Watch: Pro-Channi sloganeering draws Congress' ire amid Punjab 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.

1 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
Curious Case Of Charanjit Channi: Skips Rahul Gandhi Speech, Holds Protest In Punjab

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.

30 Jul 2026 10:47 am
Old playbook that made Channi Punjab CM in 2021 is back in action. Why Congress may not blink this time

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.

16 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
Watch: Why is the Punjab Congress in a mess ahead of next years elections? | Talking Politics

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

16 Jul 2026 3:19 pm
Rival Punjab Congress Faction Meets Bhupesh Baghel, Insists on Removing Warring

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

11 Jul 2026 7:55 pm
Punjab BJP chief accuses AAP govt of hijacking civic polls, submits memorandum to Governor

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

11 Jul 2026 11:04 am
Raja Wadding Denies Factionalism in Punjab Congress, Emphasizes Learning from Senior Leaders

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

11 Jul 2026 9:44 am
Punjab Congress Leader Calls for Unity Amid Leadership Discussions

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

11 Jul 2026 8:32 am
Punjab Congress crisis: Dissident leaders camp in Delhi as Baghel holds meetings to steady ship

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

7 Jul 2026 10:28 pm
Punjab Congress United? Charanjit Channi Camp Flexes Amid Rift Talk

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

6 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
In Punjab Reset, Congress Steers Clear Of 2022 Pitfalls, Sends Unity Message

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.

2 Jul 2026 7:21 pm
Manish Tewari left in the cold as Congress appoints new working presidents, poll panels for Punjab

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

1 Jul 2026 10:36 pm