Manish Tewari left in the cold as Congress appoints new working presidents, poll panels for Punjab
The Congress party has announced new election committees and working presidents for Punjab to address internal factionalism ahead of next year's polls. Notably, senior leader Manish Tewari was excluded from the new appointments despite his long tenure and influence.
Why it matters
The exclusion of a prominent leader like Manish Tewari highlights ongoing internal power struggles within the Congress party that could impact its electoral performance in Punjab.
The Congress on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) announced a slew of election-related committees for Punjab , where polls are scheduled next year, and appointed three new working presidents for the party’s State unit, putting an end to speculation that Punjab Congress chief, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring , would be replaced.
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