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Rahul Gandhi to Tour Punjab in September, Joining Channi and Wadling to Heal Congress Rift
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 09:38 AM
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Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on a 135‑km bus trip across Punjab in September, accompanied by former CM Charanjit Singh Channi and party leader Wadling, aiming to resolve internal Congress disputes ahead of the state assembly elections.
The Congress party is gearing up for the Punjab Legislative Assembly election, focusing on mending internal divisions that have surfaced in recent months.
In September, party president Rahul Gandhi will undertake a 135‑kilometre bus journey across Punjab, accompanied by former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and senior leader Wadling, as part of a mission to settle the intra‑party feud.
The trip is being presented as an effort to bring together rival factions within the state unit, project unity to voters, and strengthen the party’s electoral prospects.
Party officials say the outreach will include meetings with local cadres and public rallies, though details of the itinerary have not been released.
Analysts note that a cohesive Congress could pose a stronger challenge to the incumbent state government as the election draws near.
In September, party president Rahul Gandhi will undertake a 135‑kilometre bus journey across Punjab, accompanied by former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and senior leader Wadling, as part of a mission to settle the intra‑party feud.
The trip is being presented as an effort to bring together rival factions within the state unit, project unity to voters, and strengthen the party’s electoral prospects.
Party officials say the outreach will include meetings with local cadres and public rallies, though details of the itinerary have not been released.
Analysts note that a cohesive Congress could pose a stronger challenge to the incumbent state government as the election draws near.