Punjab Congress kicks off mass mobilisation programme ahead of Assembly polls
Congress’s general secretary in charge for Punjab, Bhupesh Bhagel said the ruling AAP was on the way out; the Congress was the only option for the State, even as he predicted a five-cornered contest in Punjab this time
Ahead of the Assembly election set to take place in early 2027, the Indian National Congress launched its mass mobilisation programme at the booth level on July 31, 2026. The absence of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who reportedly has issues with the party's restructuring, has raised questions about the party's internal unity. Bhupesh Bhagel, the Congress' general secretary for Punjab, who was on a nine-day visit to the state, presided over the event in Fatehgarh Sahib.
Addressing the workers, Bhagel asserted that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party is on its way out, while the Congress is the only viable option for the State. He predicted a five-way contest, mentioning the BJP government at the centre, the AAP in Punjab, the Akalis, and the Waris Punjab De as potential contenders. Bhagel argued that the BJP and AAP lack faith in the Constitution, alleging that Punjab is unsafe due to rampant drug peddling and criminal impunity.
Despite the internal dissent, the Congress party remains strong and united, according to Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. He acknowledged that differences of opinion are inevitable but emphasized the party's cohesion.
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