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Congress appoints Sachin Pilot as new Punjab in‑charge, moves Bhupesh Baghel to Assam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:35 PM
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The Indian National Congress has reassigned Bhupesh Baghel from Punjab in‑charge to Assam general secretary, appointing Sachin Pilot as the new head of the Punjab unit.
The Congress party announced a major organisational reshuffle affecting its state leadership. Bhupesh Baghel, who had been serving as the in‑charge of the Punjab unit, has been relieved of that responsibility and assigned the role of general secretary for Assam.
Baghel's new posting places him at the helm of the party's activities in Assam, a state where Congress is seeking to rebuild its electoral base. The shift is part of a broader strategy to address internal dissent and revitalize the party's performance in key regions.
In his place, senior leader Sachin Pilot has been appointed as the new Punjab in‑charge. Pilot, a former minister and a prominent figure in the party's national leadership, is expected to steer the Punjab unit through upcoming elections and manage factional challenges that have surfaced in recent months.
The changes come amid reports of growing factionalism within the Punjab Congress, prompting the central leadership to intervene and re‑align responsibilities to strengthen cohesion ahead of future electoral contests.
Baghel's new posting places him at the helm of the party's activities in Assam, a state where Congress is seeking to rebuild its electoral base. The shift is part of a broader strategy to address internal dissent and revitalize the party's performance in key regions.
In his place, senior leader Sachin Pilot has been appointed as the new Punjab in‑charge. Pilot, a former minister and a prominent figure in the party's national leadership, is expected to steer the Punjab unit through upcoming elections and manage factional challenges that have surfaced in recent months.
The changes come amid reports of growing factionalism within the Punjab Congress, prompting the central leadership to intervene and re‑align responsibilities to strengthen cohesion ahead of future electoral contests.