POLITICS● LOWOct 3 · Oct 3, 2026, 8:37 AM
Can Pargat Singh unite Punjab Congress ahead of 2027 state polls?
rediff · india · south asia
Former Indian hockey captain and Olympian Pargat Singh has been appointed the new president of the Punjab Congress, replacing Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. A three-time MLA from Jalandhar Cantonment, Singh's elevation comes amidst internal party wrangling and is seen as a strategic move to unite factions ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. His journey spans from a decorated sports career to a prominent political figure, having previously served as a minister and consistently winning his assembly seat.
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