Punjab Congress overhaul: No question of changing the leadership, says Bhupesh Baghel

Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has dismissed rumors of a leadership change in the Punjab Congress, confirming that Amarinder Singh Raja Warring will remain the state president. The party is currently managing internal dissent ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Why it matters
Internal stability within the Punjab Congress is a key factor in the political landscape of a major Indian state ahead of upcoming elections.
Amid the ongoing power tussle and internal strife within the Punjab Congress State unit, Congress party’s Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) ruled out any change in the State leadership.
The report provides a factual account of statements made by party officials and notes the presence of internal party friction without editorializing.
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