Pargat Singh says ‘Congress is united’ as he takes charge of Punjab unit
Pargat Singh has officially taken charge as the president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, emphasizing party unity and a focus on public issues. He criticized the current AAP government and the central BJP leadership for failing to address the needs of Punjab's citizens.
Why it matters
This leadership change signals a strategic shift for the Congress party in Punjab as it attempts to consolidate its base and challenge the ruling AAP government.
Congress MLA and former Indian hockey captain Pargat Singh, recently appointed president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, officially took charge on Sunday, asserting that “Congress is united.”
Punjab Congress in-charge and AICC General Secretary Sachin Pilot formally handed over the responsibility to Mr. Pargat. Addressing party workers in Chandigarh, Mr. Singh said the Congress had a responsibility not only to contest elections but also to be the voice of the people and stand firmly for their rights.
“The people of Punjab are waiting for their rights, justice and a secure future. It is our responsibility to meet the expectations of every section, from farmers to young people. The Congress is united, and our struggle is against a system that has failed to secure people’s rightful entitlements,” he said.
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