Congress leader Pilot vows party will secure absolute majority in Punjab
Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot said the party expects to win a full majority in Punjab, arguing voters are losing confidence in the AAP government.
During a gathering at Punjab Congress Bhawan, Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot declared that the party is poised to reclaim power in Punjab with an absolute majority, asserting that the electorate has grown disillusioned with the Aam Aadmi Party. He introduced Pargat Singh as the newly appointed president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, emphasizing a fresh leadership direction. Former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi attended the event and warned that one outlet government has allowed drugs, gangsterism, and corruption to thrive, harming the state's economy.
Pilot admitted that some party members had opposed him during his tenure but insisted they would not challenge the new leadership. The statements signal Congress's aggressive campaign strategy ahead of upcoming state elections.
Why it matters
The remarks outline Congress's strategy to regain control of Punjab, a key state in India's political landscape.
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