Internal fighting is not a new thing for the Punjab Congress. Sources have revealed that Charanjit Singh Channi and senior leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa are already contacting leaders in Delhi for a meeting.
Around 80 leaders from Channi's camp attended the Chandigarh meeting despite reports that only a small delegation had been advised, underscoring the faction's demand for a larger leadership role ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
The rescheduled meeting follows recent organisational changes in the Punjab Congress, with senior leaders insisting there is no deadlock and saying the party high command is actively engaged in resolving outstanding issues before the 2027 Assembly polls.
He alleged that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had failed to deliver on its promises and accused the state government of mismanaging governance and finances.
The Charanjit Singh Channi camp is preparing to meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi to raise concerns over Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, even as the party steps up consultations to resolve its leadership dispute.
The latest development came amid visible signs of growing factionalism in the state unit, with senior Congress leader and Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa publicly backing Channi.
According to top party sources, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge recently chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to discuss the party's organizational matrix in Punjab.
The situation culminated in the suspension of all 35 Congress MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Charandas Mahant, after they staged a protest before the Chair while pressing for the acceptance of a work stoppage motion on the matter.
Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday alleged that a deal has already been struck between the BJP and AAP, following the discharge of Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case by the lower court, citing a lack of evidence.
The confrontation escalated after adjournment motions were disallowed, prompting slogan shouting by Opposition members.
