Punjab Congress faction demands Channi as CM face; Rahul backs Warring

Tensions within Punjab Congress are mounting as supporters of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi demand his projection as the party's Chief Ministerial candidate for upcoming Assembly elections.

Despite pressure from a significant section of party leaders and workers, Congress leadership led by Rahul Gandhi has continued backing Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as state unit president. The backing has intensified factionalism within the state unit and left Channi's political role uncertain.