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Politics
Punjab Congress Executive President Rajkumar Verka Slams Central Government
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 01:01 PM
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Punjab Congress leader Rajkumar Verka publicly criticised the central government, alleging policies that disadvantage the state.
Punjab Congress executive president Rajkumar Verka launched a sharp attack on the central government in a public statement released from Amritsar. He accused the Union administration of pursuing policies that he says are detrimental to Punjab's interests.
Verka, a senior figure in the state unit of the Indian National Congress, highlighted specific concerns without naming individual ministers, emphasizing that the centre's decisions have adversely affected agriculture and employment in the state. He urged the central leadership to engage in a constructive dialogue with Punjab's representatives.
The remarks come at a time when the state is grappling with economic challenges and heightened political activity ahead of upcoming elections. While the central government has not yet responded, political analysts note that such criticism could intensify the already strained relations between the state Congress and the Union government.
Verka, a senior figure in the state unit of the Indian National Congress, highlighted specific concerns without naming individual ministers, emphasizing that the centre's decisions have adversely affected agriculture and employment in the state. He urged the central leadership to engage in a constructive dialogue with Punjab's representatives.
The remarks come at a time when the state is grappling with economic challenges and heightened political activity ahead of upcoming elections. While the central government has not yet responded, political analysts note that such criticism could intensify the already strained relations between the state Congress and the Union government.