Congress Reshuffle: Sachin Pilot Takes Charge of Punjab Affairs
What Happened
The Congress has appointed Sachin Pilot as General Secretary in-charge of Punjab, replacing Bhupesh Baghel as part of a major organisational reshuffle. Baghel has been moved to Assam, while Randeep Singh Surjewala has been given charge of Gujarat in addition to Karnataka. The changes take effect immediately.
Key Takeaways
Sachin Pilot will play a key role in preparing the Congress for the 2027 Punjab Assembly election, with his immediate challenge being to manage internal factionalism and unite the state leadership ahead of the polls.