2022 in mind, Congress may continue with Warring as Punjab party chief
The Indian National Congress party has decided to retain Amarinder Raja Warring as the Punjab state president despite internal dissent. Party leadership aims to maintain stability ahead of the 2027 state elections, fearing that leadership changes could exacerbate factionalism.
Why it matters
Internal party stability in Punjab is critical for Congress's electoral prospects in a key state, reflecting broader challenges in managing regional leadership disputes.
NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday indicated it was not in favour of leadership change in the Punjab unit, rebuffing a section of functionaries who have demanded that Amarinder Raja Warring be removed from the post of state president.AICC Punjab in charge Bhupesh Baghel, responding to queries about change, repeated his earlier remark, "yeh gudde gudiya ka khel nahin hai (this is not a child's play)." He met Congress general secretary K C Venugopal who is said to have conveyed to him the party brass' stance on the Punjab issue.
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