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Punjab Congress Chief Raja Warring Resigns Amid Factionalism, Successor Expected Soon
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News18•01-10-2026, 09:48
Punjab Congress Chief Raja Warring Resigns Amid Factionalism, Successor Expected Soon
- •Raja Warring resigned as Punjab Congress president, ending his tenure as the state unit chief.
- •His resignation was submitted to Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal, with a successor expected within 24 to 48 hours.
- •The leadership change comes months before the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, as the party seeks to bridge differences between rival factions.
- •Former minister Vijay Inder Singla, Jalandhar Cantonment MLA Pargat Singh, and Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa are among the frontrunners for the post.
- •The resignation follows months of internal tension, particularly between Raja Warring's camp and leaders aligned with Charanjit Singh Channi, a recurring issue for the Punjab Congress.
Key Questions Answered
Raja Warring submitted his resignation to Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal, and the party is expected to announce his successor within 24 to 48 hours.
He resigned following months of internal tension and factionalism within the Punjab Congress, particularly between his supporting camp and leaders aligned with Charanjit Singh Channi.
Former minister Vijay Inder Singla has emerged as a frontrunner, alongside other leaders like Pargat Singh, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.
