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Vijay Singla Poised to Take Over as Punjab Congress Chief Within 48 Hours, Sources Say
✍️ News18
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM
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Sources claim that Vijay Singla is set to replace Raja Warring as Punjab Congress chief within two days.
Sources close to the Punjab Congress have indicated that Vijay Singla is likely to be appointed as the party's state chief, succeeding Raja Warring, within the next 48 hours. The report suggests that the decision is being finalised rapidly, reflecting an urgent need for leadership change.
Raja Warring, who has been steering the state unit, is expected to step down as the party prepares to install Singla, a senior figure within the Punjab Congress hierarchy. Party insiders say the move aims to reinvigorate the organization ahead of forthcoming political contests.
Analysts note that a swift leadership transition could reshape the Congress' strategy in Punjab, influencing its positioning against regional rivals and its outreach to the electorate. The exact timing of the announcement remains to be confirmed, but the sources stress that the change is imminent.
Raja Warring, who has been steering the state unit, is expected to step down as the party prepares to install Singla, a senior figure within the Punjab Congress hierarchy. Party insiders say the move aims to reinvigorate the organization ahead of forthcoming political contests.
Analysts note that a swift leadership transition could reshape the Congress' strategy in Punjab, influencing its positioning against regional rivals and its outreach to the electorate. The exact timing of the announcement remains to be confirmed, but the sources stress that the change is imminent.