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Raja Warring Hints Sachin Pilot Orchestrated His Removal as Punjab Congress Chief
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News18•02-10-2026, 21:53
Raja Warring Hints Sachin Pilot Orchestrated His Removal as Punjab Congress Chief
- •Amarinder Singh Raja Warring suggested newly appointed Punjab Congress in-charge Sachin Pilot may have influenced his removal as state unit chief.
- •Warring formally stepped down as Punjab Congress chief, months before the state Assembly elections.
- •He stated he spoke with Pilot for 15 minutes upon his appointment but hasn't met him since, leading him to believe Pilot decided it was time for his replacement.
- •Warring conveyed his concerns to Rahul Gandhi, stating there's no one else to whom he could explain the situation.
- •Reflecting on his 4.5-year tenure, Warring accepted the party's decision, acknowledging that infighting had previously harmed the party.
Key Questions Answered
Pargat Singh was appointed as the new Punjab Congress chief following Amarinder Singh Raja Warring's resignation.
Raja Warring stated that he conveyed his concerns and explained what he had to say directly to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Raja Warring served a four-and-a-half-year tenure as the president of the Punjab Congress before stepping down.
