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Pargat Singh Appointed New Punjab Congress Chief After Raja Warring's Resignation
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News18•02-10-2026, 21:45
Pargat Singh Appointed New Punjab Congress Chief After Raja Warring's Resignation
- •Congress leader Pargat Singh has been appointed the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), succeeding Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.
- •Pargat Singh is a former Indian hockey team captain, three-time MLA from Jalandhar Cantonment, and previously served as Punjab's education and sports minister.
- •His appointment comes months before the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, as the Congress aims to address organizational challenges and factionalism.
- •Pargat Singh has strong ties to former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, having served in his cabinet, and both leaders hail from the Jalandhar region.
- •The leadership change follows Warring's resignation, who had led the Punjab Congress since April 2022 and hinted at Sachin Pilot's role in the decision.
Key Questions Answered
Pargat Singh was appointed as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) following Amarinder Singh Raja Warring's resignation.
Pargat Singh is a former captain of the Indian hockey team, a three-time MLA representing Jalandhar Cantonment since 2012, and has previously served as Punjab's education and sports minister.
The leadership change occurred as the Congress party sought to address organisational challenges and internal factionalism ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
