Punjab Congress Postpones Crucial Meeting Amid Internal Friction

The meeting, originally intended to reconcile leadership tensions, will now occur at 11:00 AM on Saturday. The postponement arrives as former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and a group of senior leaders, including Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Pargat Singh, navigate the fallout from recent organizational changes. While Randhawa publicly insisted that the party remains a cohesive force despite divergent opinions, the underlying friction remains visible as the faction prepares for the 2027 Assembly elections.

MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh, who hosted a strategic discussion with the group, claimed the interaction bolstered his morale and focused on defending democratic principles. He denied reports of a party deadlock, asserting that all members remain under the purview of the high command. However, the situation remains fluid. Bhupesh Baghel has previously defended the reappointment of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as state president, signaling that the high command’s decisions are firm. With Channi’s faction reportedly engaging with Delhi leadership to air grievances, the party continues to balance internal dissent against its broader confrontation with the state’s AAP government.