Congress replaces Baghel with Sachin Pilot as AICC Punjab in-charge
The Congress party has announced a major organizational reshuffle, appointing Sachin Pilot as the in-charge for Punjab and Randeep Singh Surjewala for Gujarat. These changes come as the party prepares for upcoming assembly elections in these states.
Why it matters
Internal leadership changes in major political parties are critical indicators of electoral strategy and organizational priorities ahead of state polls.
The Congress on Saturday (September 5, 2026) appointed Sachin Pilot as general secretary in-charge of poll-bound Punjab, replacing Bhupesh Baghel, who has been shifted to Assam in the same position.
The party has also appointed Randeep Singh Surjewala as general secretary in-charge of Gujarat. He will, however, continue to be in-charge of Karnataka, which recently saw a smooth transition of power.
Major reshuffle for poll bound States, Punjab and Gujarat. | Photo Credit: Indian National Congress
Punjab goes to polls early next year while Assembly elections in Gujarat will be held later next year.
AICC general secretary, organisation, K.C. Venugopal, said in a statement that the Congress president has reassigned/appointed party functionaries as AICC general secretary/incharge for different states with immediate effect.
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