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Punjab Congress in Turmoil: Raja Warring Resigns, New Chief Search Intensifies
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News18•01-10-2026, 12:14
Punjab Congress in Turmoil: Raja Warring Resigns, New Chief Search Intensifies
- •A major political development has occurred in Punjab Congress ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
- •Amarinder Singh alias Raja Warring has resigned from the post of President of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee.
- •He submitted his resignation to Congress General Secretary (Organization) K.C. Venugopal.
- •The party high command may announce the name of the new Punjab Congress president within the next 24 to 48 hours.
- •Vijay Inder Singla, Pargat Singh, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria, and Charanjit Singh Channi are among the names being considered for the new chief.
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Raja Warring resigned following months of internal tug-of-war and factionalism within the Punjab unit, notably between his supporters and leaders associated with Charanjit Singh Channi, leading the party high command to seek a leadership change before the 2027 elections.
Potential contenders for the position include former minister and MP Vijay Inder Singla, Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh, Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria, and Charanjit Singh Channi.
The party high command is expected to announce the name of the new Punjab Congress president within 24 to 48 hours following Raja Warring's resignation.
