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Punjab Congress chief Parag Singh starts Amritsar tour with Golden Temple prayer, Sachin Pilot joins
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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Newly appointed Punjab Congress president Parag Singh arrived in Amritsar on Wednesday, beginning his visit with a prayer at the Golden Temple alongside senior leader Sachin Pilot.
Punjab Congress Committee has named Parag Singh as its new state president. On Wednesday he reached Amritsar to launch his first official tour as chief. The visit commenced with a solemn prayer at the Golden Temple, where he bowed his head in reverence.
Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot accompanied Singh throughout the ceremony, underscoring the party's unity and support for the new chief. Both leaders offered their respects before proceeding to meet local party workers and address ongoing political challenges in the state.
The gesture at the revered shrine is seen as an effort to connect with the Sikh community and reaffirm the Congress party's commitment to Punjab's cultural and religious sentiments.
Party officials said the Amritsar tour will include further engagements with grassroots members, aiming to rebuild the Congress base ahead of upcoming elections.
Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot accompanied Singh throughout the ceremony, underscoring the party's unity and support for the new chief. Both leaders offered their respects before proceeding to meet local party workers and address ongoing political challenges in the state.
The gesture at the revered shrine is seen as an effort to connect with the Sikh community and reaffirm the Congress party's commitment to Punjab's cultural and religious sentiments.
Party officials said the Amritsar tour will include further engagements with grassroots members, aiming to rebuild the Congress base ahead of upcoming elections.