Watch: Why is the Punjab Congress in a mess ahead of next year’s elections? | Talking Politics
The Punjab Congress is facing internal leadership instability as supporters of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi push to replace the current state president, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. This factionalism mirrors the internal conflicts that preceded the party's defeat in the 2022 assembly elections.
Why it matters
Internal party divisions could significantly impact the Congress party's performance in the upcoming 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
With less than a year to go for the 2027 Punjab Assembly election, the Congress finds itself grappling with another leadership tussle. Former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s supporters have openly demanded that he replace Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as president of the Punjab Pradesh…
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