Bhupesh Baghel was appointed Punjab Congress in-charge in Feb 2025; favoured retaining Raja Warring as state chief but became a target for other factions, such as Charanjit Channi's camp.

Bhupesh Baghel was appointed Punjab Congress in-charge in Feb 2025; favoured retaining Raja Warring as state chief but became a target for other factions, such as Charanjit Channi's camp.

Congress reshuffles leadership roles, appointing Sachin Pilot to Punjab and Bhupesh Baghel to Assam, effective immediately.

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Sep 5: The Congress central leadership has appointed Sachin Pilot as the party’s in-charge for Punjab, replacing former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in a move aimed at easing factional tensions within the state unit ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. .....

Pilot’s appointment places the former Rajasthan deputy chief minister at the centre of the Congress’s preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly election.

Sachin Pilot's biggest challenge will be to bring leaders and workers from different camps onto a common platform in Punjab. BJP's in-charge for Punjab, Satish Poonia, is also from Rajasthan; and tasked with a tough task as well.

Sachin Pilot's biggest challenge will be to bring leaders and workers from different camps onto a common platform in Punjab. BJP's in-charge for Punjab, Satish Poonia, is also from Rajasthan; and tasked with a tough task as well.

During Bhupesh Baghel's subsequent statewide organisational tour, the rebellion moved from closed-door meetings to the streets

Sachin Pilot faces the task of bringing Punjab Congress leaders together before the election. His performance could influence his political prospects in Rajasthan ahead of the 2028 polls.

Congress reshuffles leadership roles, appointing Sachin Pilot to Punjab and Bhupesh Baghel to Assam, effective immediately.