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Congress appoints former Rajasthan CM Sachin Pilot as Punjab in‑charge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 10:32 AM
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The Indian National Congress has named former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot to lead its Punjab unit, signalling a strategic reshuffle ahead of upcoming elections.
Congress announced that former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot has been appointed as the in‑charge of its Punjab unit. The decision was communicated through a party statement, marking a significant organisational change within the party.
The reshuffle also saw former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel assigned to oversee Assam, indicating a broader strategy to place senior leaders in key states.
Pilot, who has held senior roles in the party and served as a Union minister, is expected to steer Congress’s campaign in Punjab ahead of the next state elections, leveraging his experience to rebuild the party’s foothold in the region.
The reshuffle also saw former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel assigned to oversee Assam, indicating a broader strategy to place senior leaders in key states.
Pilot, who has held senior roles in the party and served as a Union minister, is expected to steer Congress’s campaign in Punjab ahead of the next state elections, leveraging his experience to rebuild the party’s foothold in the region.