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July 28, 2026, 05:00 PM - 5 min read
As the elections draw closer, the problem of factionalism is becoming increasingly serious for the Congress. So much so that people close to Channi and Randhawa do not rule out the possibility of the two leaders quitting the Congress and joining another party or even forming one of their own.
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July 27, 2026, 07:06 PM - 2 min read
The Congress has alleged that at least four exam papers were leaked under the AAP government in Punjab. The state government, however, has rejected the allegations.
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July 15, 2026, 01:39 PM - 3 min read
Baghel said he prepared the report after completing a six-day consultation with Congress leaders across Punjab. He met Venugopal at his residence to hand over the findings.
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July 14, 2026, 05:37 PM - 5 min read
The dilemma that the party high command is faced with is whether it should succumb to the pressure of the rebels in Punjab. If it doesn’t, it fears that those opposed to Warring may not cooperate with him and this may damage Congress chances in the state. If the party agrees to the rebels’ demand, it may open other fronts in other states.
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July 11, 2026, 06:20 PM - 4 min read
Randhawa made the remarks after a meeting of Punjab Congress leaders with AICC general secretary and Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel in Chandigarh. He described the discussions as positive and said the party should be willing to revisit decisions whenever required.
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July 10, 2026, 06:23 PM - 4 min read
Warring's statement came after a meeting between Baghel and the Channi camp, which was scheduled for Friday, was postponed.
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July 10, 2026, 01:44 PM - 5 min read
The BJP may be making a lot of noise; it does not reflect proportionately at the grassroots. It definitely is far better placed in Punjab now than it ever was in the past, but on its own it is nowhere within the striking distance of forming the government.
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July 9, 2026, 05:59 PM - 4 min read
Earlier this week, AICC General Secretary in-charge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel said he would meet Channi and Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa after both leaders skipped an important party meeting.
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July 7, 2026, 07:22 PM - 3 min read
"There is complete unity of purpose and mission among the party leaders and workers, and that mission is to bring the Congress back to power in Punjab in the 2027 Assembly elections," Baghel said, adding that there was considerable enthusiasm among the party's grassroots workers.
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July 7, 2026, 06:05 PM - 5 min read
Channi was relaxing in the safe knowledge that his appointment was a foregone conclusion. But when the actual announcement was made, Channi was shocked. He was not appointed the PCC president. Instead, he was nominated chairman of the campaign committee, while Amarinder Singh Raja Warring was retained as PCC president. This means Channi will not have any say in allotting the party tickets.
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July 6, 2026, 06:28 PM - 3 min read
The development came even as the Punjab Congress posted a group photograph of senior leaders with Channi, projecting unity within the state unit.
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July 6, 2026, 05:35 PM - 5 min read
The challenge before the party high command is how to tackle the rebellion without caving in to the pressure. Any leniency or concession to the rebels will simply and straightway mean undermining the authority of the high command, particularly Rahul Gandhi, who had issued a clear warning against indiscipline and factionalism.
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