Punjab Cong faces fresh rift as MP challenges Warring's 'one family, one ticket' rule
Internal conflict has surfaced in the Punjab Congress over the 'one family, one ticket' policy. MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa challenged the state unit chief's stance, arguing that merit should override family restrictions.
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This highlights the ongoing struggle within political parties to balance dynastic influence with internal party reforms and worker morale.
NEW DELHI: Fresh differences emerged in the Punjab Congress on Sunday after MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa challenged state unit chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring's 'one family, one ticket' stance ahead of upcoming assembly elections.Speaking at an event attended by former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Randhawa said families could get up to four tickets if their members were capable of winning."Some say I will not give two tickets (to a family). But those (in a family) who have the capability to win will not only get two but four tickets and ensure Congress' victory," Randhawa said.Randhawa also stressed that the Congress could not return to power by ignoring its workers."We have nurtured the Congress with our blood and sweat.
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