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Pargat Singh Replaces Raja Warring as Punjab Congress President Amid Leadership Shake-Up
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News18•02-10-2026, 21:45
Pargat Singh Replaces Raja Warring as Punjab Congress President Amid Leadership Shake-Up
- •Former Indian hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh has been appointed the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC).
- •Pargat Singh replaces Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, with the appointment taking effect immediately as per an official notification from AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal.
- •The Congress party appreciated the contributions of outgoing PCC President Raja Warring, who was appointed state party chief in 2022.
- •Raja Warring resigned as Punjab Congress president on Friday and expressed his thoughts to Rahul Gandhi regarding the leadership change.
- •Warring met Rahul Gandhi, who showed great affection, and expressed satisfaction with his tenure, stating that "whatever happens, happens for good."
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Former Indian hockey captain and Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh was appointed as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, taking over immediately from Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring previously served as the state party chief after being appointed in 2022, taking over the role from Navjot Singh Sidhu before stepping down from the post.
The Congress party clarified that the working presidents, chairpersons, and co-chairpersons of various election-related committees in Punjab will continue in their respective roles as before.
