Congress Appoints Pargat Singh Former Hockey Captain as Punjab Unit Chief Ahead of 2027 Polls
What Happened
The Congress has appointed Pargat Singh, former Indian hockey captain, Olympian and MLA from Jalandhar Cantt, as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC). The appointment comes after Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigned as Punjab Congress chief ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Key Takeaways
The leadership change signals a major organisational reshuffle in Punjab Congress as the party gears up for the 2027 Assembly elections.