GENERAL3 Oct 2026
Pargat Singh vows to strengthen Cong in Punjab as state chief, serve people
Congress has a new Punjab chief. Pargat Singh, a former Indian hockey captain and three-time MLA from Jalandhar Cantt, was appointed state party president on Friday, after Amrinder Singh Raja Warring resigned. He promised to strengthen the party and serve people. The change comes months before assembly elections due early next year, so Punjab's political picture may shift.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Pargat Singh was appointed president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee on Friday, after Amrinder Singh Raja Warring resigned.
- Singh is 61 years old, a former Indian hockey captain who led the team in the 1992 and 1996 Olympics, and a three-time MLA from Jalandhar Cantt.
- He said he will work with dedication to strengthen the Congress in Punjab and serve the people of the state.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a business in Punjab, just keep an eye on state policy and election-related announcements in the coming months, and don't base any long-term decision on this leadership change alone.
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