Baghel meets Venugopal, hands over report on Punjab leadership issue
Punjab Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has submitted a report to AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal regarding ongoing leadership infighting within the state unit. The report follows extensive consultations with local leaders amid a rebellion against the current state party chief.
Why it matters
Internal party instability in Punjab could significantly impact the Congress party's performance in upcoming state assembly elections.
Amid infighting in the Punjab Congress , the party's in-charge for the State, Bhupesh Baghel, on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) met AICC general secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal and handed over his report to him.
Congress Legislature Party leader in the State Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, also met Mr. Venugopal at his residence but did not disclose what transpired during the meeting.
Mr. Baghel's report is based on days of deliberations and one-on-one meetings with State leaders.
A section of the State leaders has revolted against the party high command's decision to continue with Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as the State Congress chief.
The rebel group is led by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and other State leaders.
Mr. Baghel said his report is based on meetings with State leaders during his stay in Punjab.
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