Congress appoints Sachin Pilot as new Punjab general secretary, replacing Bhupesh Baghel

In a recent reshuffle, Congress selected Sachin Pilot to lead its Punjab operations as general secretary, succeeding Bhupesh Baghel. Baghel, a former chief minister of Chhattisgarh, had been appointed to the role in 2025. The change comes as the party gears up for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections. Baghel is noted for his role in reviving Congress in Chhattisgarh and winning the 2018 state election. The party suffered a defeat in the 2023 Chhattisgarh polls, after which Vishnu Deo Sai became chief minister.