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Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring Resigns Amidst Internal Turmoil
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News18•01-10-2026, 10:25
Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring Resigns Amidst Internal Turmoil
- •Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned as Punjab Congress president with just 6 months left for state assembly elections.
- •Sources indicate the Congress high command had planned a change in the Punjab Congress president's position.
- •Vijay Inder Singla is reportedly a strong contender to replace Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as Punjab Congress president.
- •Continuous infighting within the Punjab Congress unit is cited as a reason for Amarinder Singh Raja Warring's resignation.
- •Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal has summoned Raja Warring to discuss the situation within the Punjab Congress.
Key Questions Answered
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring submitted his resignation following continuous internal conflict and infighting within the Punjab Congress unit over the past few months. Additionally, the Congress high command had planned a leadership change ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.
Former minister and All India Congress co-treasurer Vijay Inder Singla is reportedly the strong contender leading the race to succeed Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.
The Congress party is expected to announce the name of the new Punjab state unit president on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, within 24 to 48 hours of the resignation.
