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Rahul Gandhi Endorses Amrinder Singh as Punjab CM, Channi Supporters Demand CM Face
✍️ News18
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 09:58 PM
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Rahul Gandhi has publicly backed Amrinder Singh for the Punjab Chief Minister post, prompting protests from supporters of former CM Charanjit Singh Channi who are demanding a clear CM face.
Rahul Gandhi, the national president of the Indian National Congress, announced his support for Amrinder Singh as the party’s candidate for the Punjab Chief Minister position during a recent rally.
The endorsement has triggered a wave of protests among supporters of former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who are demanding a definitive CM face and questioning the party’s decision.
The move comes amid a broader crisis within the Punjab Congress, where internal divisions over leadership and candidate selection have intensified following the party’s poor performance in the last state elections.
As of now, the Congress leadership has not issued a formal statement confirming Amrinder Singh’s candidature, and the party is reportedly reviewing its internal processes to address the growing dissent.
The endorsement has triggered a wave of protests among supporters of former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who are demanding a definitive CM face and questioning the party’s decision.
The move comes amid a broader crisis within the Punjab Congress, where internal divisions over leadership and candidate selection have intensified following the party’s poor performance in the last state elections.
As of now, the Congress leadership has not issued a formal statement confirming Amrinder Singh’s candidature, and the party is reportedly reviewing its internal processes to address the growing dissent.