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Former Rajasthan Deputy CM Sachin Pilot Named In-Charge of Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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The Congress party has appointed former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot as the in‑charge of Punjab, replacing Jitendra Singh.
The Congress party announced that former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot will assume the role of party in‑charge for Punjab. The decision was taken to revamp the party’s organisational structure in the state.
Pilot, who has previously held ministerial positions at the centre and is regarded as a prominent leader within the party, will now supervise Punjab’s political strategy ahead of the next state assembly polls.
Party insiders said the move aims to strengthen Congress’s foothold in Punjab, where it has been striving to regain lost ground. Jitendra Singh, who earlier handled the Punjab portfolio, has been relieved of the responsibility.
Political analysts note that Pilot’s appointment could reshape the electoral dynamics in Punjab, especially as the state prepares for upcoming elections.
Pilot, who has previously held ministerial positions at the centre and is regarded as a prominent leader within the party, will now supervise Punjab’s political strategy ahead of the next state assembly polls.
Party insiders said the move aims to strengthen Congress’s foothold in Punjab, where it has been striving to regain lost ground. Jitendra Singh, who earlier handled the Punjab portfolio, has been relieved of the responsibility.
Political analysts note that Pilot’s appointment could reshape the electoral dynamics in Punjab, especially as the state prepares for upcoming elections.