Congress Replaces Bhupesh Baghel With Sachin Pilot As Punjab In-Charge
· India · Times of India, Indian Express, The Hindu
The Congress party on Saturday appointed Sachin Pilot as its general secretary in-charge of Punjab, replacing former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. The leadership change comes as the party prepares to strengthen its organizational framework and political strategy ahead of the Punjab assembly elections. Bhupesh Baghel had been appointed as the AICC general secretary and Punjab in-charge in 2025. Baghel served as Chhattisgarh chief minister from 2018 to 2023 before the party lost the state polls to the BJP. The report does not detail any immediate new assignment for Baghel following his replacement.
Why it matters
The leadership shuffle directly impacts the Congress party's organizational readiness and electoral strategy in Punjab as it prepares for upcoming assembly contests.
Read the original report — Times of India
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