'O Captain, My Captain': Should Congress make room for Amarinder Singh again?
The Punjab Congress is navigating internal speculation regarding the potential return of former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to the party. While leadership changes have occurred, senior party figures are keeping the door open for his possible re-entry.
Why it matters
This reflects the complex internal power dynamics and electoral strategy of the Congress party in Punjab ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
NEW DELHI: Can a party install a new captain, retain the old team and still leave the door open for a former captain who quit the dressing room five years ago? With the leadership chanting 'O Captain! My Captain!' the Punjab Congress seems to be attempting to navigate that question precisely ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.With Pargat Singh at the helm, Raja Warring and Charanjit Singh Channi 'promised' an active role in the campaign; Sachin Pilot has also left the door open to Captain Amarinder Singh's possible return.
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